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News Release from: Forestry Commission | Subject: "Woodfuel - Getting it right",
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Making Woodfuel Matter - Hot Air Or Hot
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"Woodfuel - Getting it right", a two-day seminar looks at the opportunities offered by wood and forest residues as fuel for heating and power generation.
The prospects of woodfuel making a significant impact toward renewable energy technology in the South West of England will be boosted at "Woodfuel - Getting it right", a two-day seminar taking place at Bicton Arena, East Devon, looking at the opportunities offered by wood and forest residues as fuel for heating and power generation The Government has set targets for reducing carbon emissions and increasing the proportion of electricity generated from renewables
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The focus of the event is in the South West, but much of what is discussed will apply equally to the rest of the country.
Mark Prior, the Forestry Commission's Area Manager said: "The Government has set quite ambitious targets for renewable energy production.
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Woodfuel can make a major contribution right across England.
Here in the South West, people have recognised this and today's event is part of the drive toward making the region a leading player in woodfuel heating and power generation." "In many ways we have lost the woodfuel culture that is prevalent in much of mainland Europe.
The advent of modern automatic boiler systems provides an opportunity to regain that culture and take advantage of this new technology.
Bio-energy - such as wood for fuel - is particularly important for providing heat, especially in rural areas where natural gas is not available.
"It is recognised that woodfuel can supply local 'green' renewable energy, offsetting CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, and at the same time provide an incentive for our regions woodlands to be sustainably managed at a time of depressed timber markets.
Managed woodlands will enhance wildlife, help protect our landscapes and bring opportunities for leisure and recreation." John Wilding, General Manager, Forest and Timber for Clinton Devon Estates, who are hosting the event commented "The South West is one of the UK leaders in incorporating the use of woodfuel not only domestically but also commercially.
We ourselves are committed to using this resource in order to fuel the heating systems of our new Head Office to be built in 2005.
In commercial terms, our woodlands are well placed to provide woodfuel for public use, as this is an area in which we are expecting a great increase in demand over the next few years due to our rural positioning within East and North Devon." With this in mind, the two day event will look at wood production and processing, as well as concentrating on practical applications and providing information for people considering switching to woodfuel or specifying it as part of a development.
Delegates will also visit Uphams Plantation near Budleigh Salterton to see practical demonstrations on wood production.
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