This 3 day Lantra certified woodfuel supply chain course provides knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of wood fuel production and supply.  It is suitable for anyone interested in becoming a woodfuel supplier or getting a better knowledge of processing technologies, biomass boiler systems and markets.  For full course content click here.

This 3 day Lantra certified woodfuel supply chain course provides knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of wood fuel production and supply.  It is suitable for anyone interested in becoming a woodfuel supplier or getting a better knowledge of processing technologies, biomass boiler systems and markets.  For full course content click here

This one day seminar is designed to introduce those working with farms and estates to the opportunities provided by woodfuel for self-supply from woodland and forest resources and the chance to look beyond estate boundaries to other opportunities in the renewable energy sector. The seminar introduces the concept of renewable energy and looks in more detail at the opportunities afforded by woodfuel including woodfuel heating technologies and woodfuel processing and handling equipment. The seminar also involves a visit to a working woodfuel boiler system. 

Focussing on small and undermanaged woodlands, this one day course covers a wide range of issues relating to woodland management for the production of woodfuels including: management systems; timber quality; site assessments; measurement of timber; harvesting and extraction techniques, processing, storage and seasoning. A visit to a local woodland enables trainees to practice their new skills on the ground and discuss the theory learnt in the context of a real life situation.

As someone who has lived and worked with off-grid renewables, David
is well-placed to kick off the workshop on renewables this Sunday. The
introduction will be followed by a talk by Sue Finch, who lives in a
remote area of Northumberland and gets all her energy from renewables.

This talk is part of a series of events run by NREG, with many more
to come over the coming months – for further details on the additional
talks click here.

Ignite is an innovative training programme of practical seminars and interactive workshops with a focus on the woodfuel supply chain. 

Ignite is designed for those wanting to know more about woodfuel and to equip new and existing woodfuel businesses with the skills and knowledge required to meet the increasing demand from this growing market.  All Ignite courses are run by approved instructors with technical expertise in the woodfuel sector.

Do you fully understand all the opportunities available for forestry businesses within the RDPE?

If the answer is no why not come along to our event which is being held specifically for forestry practitioners?

The RDPE bioENergy programme is a massive help to micro-businesses across the region, which is especially important given the current economic climate.

Do you fully understand all the opportunities available for forestry businesses within the RDPE?

If the answer is no why not come along to our event which is being held specifically for forestry practitioners?

The RDPE bioENergy programme is a massive help to micro-businesses across the region, which is especially important given the current economic climate.