learning from the experience gained in finland and austria sponsored by:

Learning from the experience gained in Finland and Austria

Sponsored by:

Matthew Woodcock – Forestry Commission

Introduction

Overview

AIM: Inspire investment in wood-based heat generation from under managed woodlands in England, Croatia and Slovenia drawing on the experience gained in Finland and Austria.

TIMEFRAME: 1 October 2008 to 31st March 2011

Project Partners:

Croation Forest Extension Service

Slovenian Forestry Institute

Technical Research Centre of Finland

Styrian Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry

Adding value by selling heat:

Keep it local

Use the whole resource

Use existing equipment

Consider the latest technology

Consider the latest technology

‘Turn key’ installations

Engage the local community

Don’t burn water!

Reminder:

• Supply what the customer wants – warmth i.e. sell heat and add value

• Keep it local • Use the whole resource• Use the equipment you’ve got• Consider the latest technology• ‘Turn key’ installations• Engage the local community• Don’t burn water