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Climate change series: Focus on biomass heating
An account of how one farmer first adopted and now sells biomass heating systems.
Farmer Richard Harvey first diversified into the livestock feed business then decided to adopt biofuel heating for the farm and business, saving at least £5000 a year. He has now dedicated 10% of his land to traditionally managed woodland and promotes and sells biomass heating systems to schools, libraries, farms and commercial premises.
This item is categorised as follows
- Subject Collection > Trees & timber > Timber products
- Subject Collection > Renewable energy > Biomass & biofuel
- Subject Collection > Environmental impact > Climate change
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renewable energycarbon footprintcarbon capture
Providing inspiration and information on how to prepare your business for the impacts, opportunities, risks and responsibilities that climate change brings.
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