Why Energy Crop Willow?

  • Salix app. - fast growing, high yielding, native species proven under local conditions
  • Low input requirement through out life of crop
  • Grows on a wide variety of soils
  • Responsive to all organic manures
  • A profitable alternative crop under many situations
  • Environmental benefits
    • carbon neutral
    • improved farmland biodiversity
    • public acceptance of energy crops
  • In line with change in Goverment support for rural land use
  • Technical advances in
    • new varieties bred in UK for local conditions
    • new agronomy techniques
    • new techniques with planting and harvesting
    • advances with heat and power generating technology