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Welcome to Robert Luxton our new Field Officer

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our newly appointed Field Officer Robert Luxton.
Robert has a background in ecology, land management and biomass having studied and worked at the Wales Biomass Centre, Cardiff University. During his time at the centre he acted as Field Manager for a variety of different projects growing and assessing energy crops such as Willow, Miscanthus, Arundo and Reed Canary Grass in field trials across Wales and the Marches. Since 2006 Robert has also been developing his own business that grows and supplies live willow to a variety of customers, from engineers and schools to landscapers and gardeners.
Rob says, "Woodfuel Wales provides a fantastic opportunity for its members to promote and develop their businesses and for the public to realise the full benefits of food fuel for themselves and our environment. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone involved and to driving forward a positive future for wood fuel"

Date added: 2010-08-25

WFW leads the way with Quality Scheme Pilot

The beginning of the month saw Consultant Andrew Morgan visit 3 Woodfuel Wales members, to introduce them to the new Draft Quality Manual. The manual will help them put in place the processes that will ensure that they can demonstrate that their wood fuel operations are controlled, managed responsibly and incorporate traceability, ensuring that the customer gets the product they deserve.

Quality wood fuel is the future. Woodfuel Wales members are leading the way forward.

For more information please call the office.

Date added: 2010-07-30
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No Tacho Grounds operator for 2 weeks

Woodfuel Wales Member Seymour Prior had to leave his 3.5 tonne trailer at home whilst awaiting Tachograph installation into his Landrover. There has been a clampdown by police in mid Wales recently and our members are especially vulnerable as many will not realise that they can be over the weight limit. Please check to make sure that you are staying within the law. Tacho installation costs about £1,500. Fines for breaking the law can be £1,500. DONT GET CAUGHT OUT!

Date added: 2010-06-21
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Ancient woodland record updated to help protect sites

News from the BBC

An inventory of Wales' ancient woodlands is to be updated to ensure all sites are protected.

It will be the first time the list has been updated in 30 years and new technology means it will be more accurate.

It will identify former ancient woodlands that have since been planted with conifer trees to satisfy the demand for timber.

The Ancient Woodland Inventory may help restore them to their natural state.

The centuries-old woodlands, which date back to at least 1600, support many species of plants and wildlife that depend on the evolving environments created by dead and dying wood and broken sunlight.

Around 14% of Wales is covered in woodland according to the Forestry Commission Wales.

It said the updated inventory will guide decisions by organisations to remove non-native trees from some ancient woodlands and replace

Date added: 2010-06-15
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Sweden Now Uses More Biomass and Wood Pellets Than Oil

Bioenergy passed oil as the biggest energy source in Sweden in 2009 in final energy use.

Bioenergy represented 31.7% of the final energy use, compared to 30.8% oil, according to preliminary Swedish Energy Agency statistics presented by the Swedish Bioenergy Association (Svebio).

Date added: 2010-06-01
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Consultation on the green paper On Forest Protection and Information in the EU: Preparing forests for climate change

The objective of this consultation is to get feedback from the general public on what the public knows about This green paper raises a series of questions relevant to developing options for future forest protection and information in the EU under a changing climate. The responses from EU institutions, MS, EU citizens and other interested stakeholders will inform and guide Commission considerations regarding any additional action at EU level to better prepare EU forests for climate change, and enhance the fulfilment of their functions. It may also provide input for discussions concerning the possible update of the EU Forest Strategy on climate related aspects

Date added: 2010-05-25
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News Archive: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

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Members' News Latest news News Archive: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Welcome to Robert Luxton our new Field Officer We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our newly appointed Field Officer Robert Luxton. Robert has a background in ecology, land management and biomass having studied and worked at the Wales Biomass Centre, Cardiff University. During his time at the centre he acted as Field Manager for a variety of different projects growing and assessing energy crops such as Willow, Miscanthus, Arundo and Reed Canary Grass in field trials across Wales and the Marches. Since 2006 Robert has also been developing his own business that grows and supplies live willow to a variety of customers, from engineers and schools to landscapers and gardeners. Rob says, "Woodfuel Wales provides a fantastic opportunity for its members to promote and develop their businesses and for the public to realise the full benefits of food fuel for themselves and our environment. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone involved and to driving forward a positive future for wood fuel" Date added: 2010-08-25 WFW leads the way with Quality Scheme Pilot The beginning of the month saw Consultant Andrew Morgan visit 3 Woodfuel Wales members, to introduce them to the new Draft Quality Manual. The manual will help them put in place the processes that will ensure that they can demonstrate that their wood fuel operations are controlled, managed responsibly and incorporate traceability, ensuring that the customer gets the product they deserve. Quality wood fuel is the future. Woodfuel Wales members are leading the way forward. For more information please call the office. Date added: 2010-07-30 Full story No Tacho Grounds operator for 2 weeks Woodfuel Wales Member Seymour Prior had to leave his 3.5 tonne trailer at home whilst awaiting Tachograph installation into his Landrover. There has been a clampdown by police in mid Wales recently and our members are especially vulnerable as many will not realise that they can be over the weight limit. Please check to make sure that you are staying within the law. Tacho installation costs about £1,500. Fines for breaking the law can be £1,500. DONT GET CAUGHT OUT! Date added: 2010-06-21 Full story Ancient woodland record updated to help protect sites News from the BBC An inventory of Wales' ancient woodlands is to be updated to ensure all sites are protected. It will be the first time the list has been updated in 30 years and new technology means it will be more accurate. It will identify former ancient woodlands that have since been planted with conifer trees to satisfy the demand for timber. The Ancient Woodland Inventory may help restore them to their natural state. The centuries-old woodlands, which date back to at least 1600, support many species of plants and wildlife that depend on the evolving environments created by dead and dying wood and broken sunlight. Around 14% of Wales is covered in woodland according to the Forestry Commission Wales. It said the updated inventory will guide decisions by organisations to remove non-native trees from some ancient woodlands and replace Date added: 2010-06-15 Full story Sweden Now Uses More Biomass and Wood Pellets Than Oil Bioenergy passed oil as the biggest energy source in Sweden in 2009 in final energy use. Bioenergy represented 31.7% of the final energy use, compared to 30.8% oil, according to preliminary Swedish Energy Agency statistics presented by the Swedish Bioenergy Association (Svebio). Date added: 2010-06-01 Full story Consultation on the green paper On Forest Protection and Information in the EU: Preparing forests for climate change The objective of this consultation is to get feedback from the general public on what the public knows about This green paper raises a series of questions relevant to developing options for future forest protection and information in the EU under a changing climate. The responses from EU institutions, MS, EU citizens and other interested stakeholders will inform and guide Commission considerations regarding any additional action at EU level to better prepare EU forests for climate change, and enhance the fulfilment of their functions. It may also provide input for discussions concerning the possible update of the EU Forest Strategy on climate related aspects Date added: 2010-05-25 Full story News Archive: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
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