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Bio-energy workshops at the APF
Developments in renewable energy, including woodfuel, will be discussed at this year's APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition.
Four workshops to discuss and present the latest research findings and developments in renewable energy, including woodfuel, will be held on Friday 19th September 2008 at this year's APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition Hosted by IEA Bioenergy in association with the UK Biomass Energy Centre, the workshops will explore the following themes:
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* the politics and plans for wood energy - how does the UK situation compare internationally? Are the UK's woodfuel strategies working?.
* future opportunities, with an emphasis on systems ideal for forest contractors.
Does reality meet with expectation? Is this a business opportunity for forest and arboricultural based businesses?.
* latest technology - logs, chips, pellets, combined heat and power.
Which one is most likely to give greatest benefit and to whom? Where to go for up-to-date information and expertise?.
* Is it sustainable - are there markets? Is the material available? What are the impacts for forest management?.
Each workshop will last 45 minutes, giving the audiences ample time to hear a brief presentation and then quiz a panel of experts and practitioners from the UK and overseas.
The audiences will be encouraged to give their views, ask questions and offer criticisms - or even praise.
The workshops will be of interest to all those interested in wood heat, whether from a policy, practice business opportunities perspective.
The morning's first two workshops will be chaired by Tim Rollinson, Director-General of the Forestry Commission.
Members of IEA Bio-energy " Tasks" 31, 38 and 40, who include world-renowned scientists and technicians, will also be available to discuss the issues raised.
The morning workshops start at 10am, the afternoon workshops at 2pm.
For further information contact Dr Hugh Williams of Forest Research, hugh.williams@forestry.gsi.gov.uk, telephone 01420 526188.
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