Case Study - Willow Solutions

Chester Zoo: Fodder production from Short Rotation Coppice willows

Kevin Lindegaard 18 January 2025

Chester Zoo produces around 25% of the fodder required by their animals (giraffes, Congo buffalo, elephants, okapi and zebras) from Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow. Since 2018, the Zoo has…

Biofiltration blocks of Short Rotation Coppice willow used for riparian protection to reduce nutrient run-off into the water environment – case study

Kevin Lindegaard 24 August 2024

Diffuse agricultural pollution is a major contributor to water quality decline in the UK. Using fast growing woody tree species such as Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow can provide a…

SRC Willow – self supply and use in a farm-scale community heating scheme

Kevin Lindegaard 13 December 2023

This case study features a successful farm-scale community heating scheme at Umberleigh Barton Farm using short rotation coppice (SRC) willow as a fuel source. The project has been cost-effective and…

Beuchte Energy Village

Kevin Lindegaard 4 August 2015

A district heating system was established in the small village of Beuchte in 2008. The heat is produced in two 250 kW furnaces using woodchips which are produced from local SRP poplar by…

Umberleigh Barton Farm

Kevin Lindegaard 4 August 2015

Umberleigh Barton Farm is a working mixed farm situated in North Devon. The owners of the farm business have installed a biomass boiler to supply space and water heating to the various buildings…

Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow self supply at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary

Kevin Lindegaard 22 February 2015

This case study provides details of how to properly grow and use short rotation coppice (SRC) woodchip in a medium scale district heating scheme. Gurteen Agricultural College grows 30 hectares…

Tredethick Farm Cottages

Kevin Lindegaard 29 July 2013

Tredethick Farm Cottages located in Lostwithiel, Cornwall is using miscanthus grass as a fuel to provide district heating to 8 holiday lets, a farmhouse and a swimming pool. Crops for…

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Chester Zoo: Fodder production from Short Rotation Coppice willows

Biofiltration blocks of Short Rotation Coppice willow used for riparian protection to reduce nutrient run-off into the water environment – case study

SRC Willow – self supply and use in a farm-scale community heating scheme

Beuchte Energy Village

Umberleigh Barton Farm

Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow self supply at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary

Tredethick Farm Cottages