More willow coppice producers are wanted to join Renewable Energy Growers, which has recently been accepted for DEFRA funding under the Energy Crops Scheme.
REG has 45 growers across the UK, representing 85% of the nations short rotation coppice It helps with agronomy advice, planting and harvesting, marketing harvesting fuel, research and development and government lobbying.
For more information contact john@strawsons.co.uk
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