Jonathan Pitt wrote:

“I am interested to find out more about ”short rotation crops” for fuel such as willow. I know there is a fair amount going on in the Midlands but wondered if W&PBC had any initiatives/plans or opinions on this form of fuel to use for boiler heating or logs etc?”

Pete West, Renewable Energy Development Officer, Dorset County Council, Tel: 01305 228530, wrote:

“As far as I know the only energy crops planted in Dorset are 3 hectares of willow at Kingston Maurwood College and some miscanthus on the Somerset/ Dorset border. The Dorset Energy Group has prepared  a guidance leaflet for farmers with useful weblinks (see attachment). Continue reading →