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and in some situations as
much as 30 times more.
• Willow is originally a northern
temperate zone plant. It
therefore thrives in the cool
wet conditions and largely
heavy soils of the north of
England and Scotland.
• SRC willow exploits the
vigorous juvenile growth
associated with Salix spp.
With its ability to coppice, or
re-sprout, from the stool that
remains after harvesting, the
crop does
not need to be
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replanted.
• The biomass power plant
has made Workington
Mill entirely self-sufficient
in terms of energy. The
plant reduces the mill’s
carbon dioxide emissions
by more than 190,000
tonnes a year, equivalent
to the annual emissions
of 65,000 average
cars. The plant exports
sustainable, renewable
electricity to the national
grid under the UK
Renewables Obligation
Scheme.
Worry free, hassle free with no middlemen.
Partner with Iggesund for more time and income. Watch your profits grow.
“Diversify some of your land to
adapt and stay strong”
Steady and predictable income.
Add more value to marginal land.
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“Enjoy the Simplicity; crop looks after
itself once established”
Diversifying and Unlocking the
Potential of Marginal Land.
High conservation value – increase in farm
biodiversity, great early source of
pollen for bees.
Great for flood mitigation – promoting
vegetation roughness, with no soil erosion.
Iggesund own 22 acres of willow plantation, sheep grazing
trials were carried out to see how the animals affected the
willow and whether they thrived.
Come and speak to us on the stand for the results and
yield result of our crop behind the Workington Mill.
To arrange for a farm visit to talk energy crops please call
Neil Watkins on 07780 480695 or email [email protected]
www.biofuel.iggesund.co.uk
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