Management Options

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Highlands & Islands Woodfuel Group

The first meeting of the Highlands and Islands Woodfuel Group will take place in Inverness on Thursday 23rd February. Read More...

Green Deal

The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the Green Deal, which will be launched in Autumn this year. The Green Deal will revolutionise the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes and businesses. It will help people insulate against rising energy prices, creating homes which are warmer and cheaper to run. Read More...

Management Options

A broad range of options are available for the production of woodfuel, from the basic to the complex, many of which have the potential to improve undermanaged and neglected woodlands of all sizes. Harvesting, extraction and transport equipment need to be suited to site, taking into account local environmental conditions, biodiversity and economics.

 Some Useful Guidance

Small-scale Systems for Harvesting Woodfuel Products

A Technical Note by Andy Hall of Forest Research

Protecting the Environment during Mechanised Harvesting Operations

A Technical Note by Ian Murgatroyd and Colin Saunders of Forest Research

Extraction Route Trials on sensitive Sites

A Technical Note by Colin Saunders and Duncan Ireland of Forest Research

The Adaptation of Agricultural Tractors for Forestry

A Technical Note by Forest Research

Tractor Units in Tree Work

AFAG 501

 

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