Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Atmospheric carbon dioxide, water and sunlight Woodfuel CO2 Lean Fuel Carbon released back into the atmosphere Converted into new plant material through photosynthesis Which is harvested and burnt 2 Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Introduction Yorkshire and The Humber is a diverse and varied “region with a long history of power generation and solid fuel installations, previously based on the region’s coal resource. This, when combined with the potential to secure a signifi cant increase in biomass from the region’s under-managed woodlands, gives us a unique opportunity to help continue our move to a low U Rudie Humphrey carbon economy through the use of renewable energy. The development of the Woodfuel Strategy (launched in 2005) was seen as a key step in taking forwards the opportunities that woodfuel across the region presents. This fi rst regional directory is a manifestation of this. Its aim is to reinforce the links in the woodfuel supply chain in order to ensure consistent and effective delivery on the ground. The priorities are drawn from the already agreed regional ‘Vision for Biomass’ – connecting suppliers with producers was one of its key objectives. The Forestry Commission now seeks to build on the work of the South Yorkshire Woodfuel cluster and the supply chain development programme; the Wood Energy Co-ordinator recruitment in the White Rose Forest; and Yorkshire Woodfuels co-ordinated by Yorwoods. We are grateful to all of these partners and the Biomass Energy Centre who have proved vital in the development of this directory. Rudie Humphrey ” Woodfuel Co-ordinator – Forestry Commission 2011 All photographs © Forestry Commission unless indicated Disclaimer The Forestry Commission accept no liability whatsoever to any third party for any loss or damage arising from any use of or reliance on the suppliers listed. This directory is provided free of charge by the Forestry Commission to enable users to fi nd potential suppliers in Yorkshire & The Humber. Companies listed are not recommended or endorsed by the Forestry Commission and are displayed for information only. The Forestry Commission are not responsible for the quality of Please Note: The directory does not cover suppliers of clean waste wood service provided by the companies listed. and is not an exhaustive listing for those retailing fi rewood The information provided is not exhaustive and other suppliers/operators may exist. Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Introduction 3 Woodland by Management Category, and Biomass Heat Installations 2009: Yorkshire & The Humber Managed Woodland Public Forest Estate Other Managed Under-managed Woodland Biomass Heat Installations 2009 less than 150 KWth 151 to 2,000 KWth over 2,000 KWth Yorkshire & The Humber 0510 20Kilometers N Map produced by David Cross, Policy & Programmes Group, Forestry Commission England 16/11/2010. Source: Grants, Management and National Inventory of Woodland & Trees data (Forestry Commission). Boiler locations (REA Ltd for Forestry Commission England). Boiler location accuracy typically +/-200m, sometimes nominal location by county. © Crown copyright and database right 2010. Ordance Survey Licence number 100025498. Also Licence number 100022432. 4 Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Contents Regional Outline PART B • Regional Activity on Woodfuel . 6 Regional Woodfuel Suppliers • The Biomass Energy Centre (BEC) . 7 • Fuel Types . 28 • CO2Sense . 8 • Fuel Quality & Testing . 29 • Fuel Quality Standards – CEN . 30 PART A • Other Standards – Appliance Providers & Installers ÖNORM, DIN, BS EN 303-5:1999, CPET . 31 • What type of woodfuel heating system • Basic Moisture Content Testing . 32 should I install?. 10 • HETAS Solid Biomass Assurance Scheme . 33 • Energy Supply Companies (ESCo’s) . 12 • Wood Pellet Suppliers . 34 • Appliance Suppliers (Regional) . 13 • Woodchip Suppliers . 35 • Appliance Suppliers (National) . 14 • Firewood Suppliers . 36 • Fuel Storage Suppliers (National) • On Site Chipping Contractors . 40 – Chip & Pellet . 17 • Briquette Suppliers . 41 • Clean Waste Resource (Regional) . 18 • Charcoal Producers & Bag Suppliers . 42 • Clean Waste Wood Combustion Appliances (National) . 19 PART C • Stove Suppliers (Regional) . 20 Managing Trees, Woodlands • Smoke Control Areas and the Clean Air Act . 22 & Forestry • Yorkshire & The Humber • Forestry Advisors, Contractors Microgeneration Partnership . 23 & Consultants . 44 • Accredited Installers (Regional) • Arboriculturalist . 48 – Microgeneration Certifi cation Scheme . 24 • English Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS) . 52 – HETAS Registered Installers . 25 • Felling Licences . 53 • Other Installers (Regional) . 26 • Sawmills & Mobile Sawmills . 54 PART D Further Information • Forestry Commission – Activity in Yorkshire & The Humber . 57 • Activating Forest Owners (AFO) – Intelligent Energy Europe . 58 • Contacts . 59 This directory lists suppliers located • Training Courses – Ignite . 61 in Yorkshire & The Humber fi rst. • Biomass Energy Centre (BEC) All listings are alphabetical – Woodfuel Suppliers Registration Form . 62 Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Contents 5 Regional Activity on Woodfuel f Yorkshire & The Humber has 92,082Ha of woodland, Services Earlswood © 6% of the region’s total land cover, 19,847Ha are currently under the management of the Forestry Commission and the remaining 70,280Ha are under private or local authority ownership. Many of these woodlands, around 50%, are currently undermanaged or un-managed, and could supply in the order of 150,000 Oven Dry Tonnes (ODT) of material per annum to the local woodfuel market. These woodlands have the potential to develop the market, giving the region a great opportunity to bring them back into management with the associated improvements in biodiversity this would create. Wood and other sources of biomass have an important contribution to make to our future energy needs. Climate change is a reality and using woodfuel will help reduce our reliance on burning fossil fuels. New markets for woodfuel will help to create and maintain rural jobs as well as contribute to the sustainable management of our woodlands. The Woodfuel Strategy for England The Forestry Commission – through 'A Woodfuel Strategy for England' – is working to facilitate an increase of two million tonnes (2mt) of wood used each year as a biomass fuel by 2020. The focus is on community users and small businesses, utilising wood from currently under-managed woodlands for local heat generation in modern, effi cient appliances. Regional Activity The Forestry Commission is currently working with regional partners such as CO2Sense, South Yorkshire Forest Partnership, White Rose Forest and Yorwoods to help deliver about 50,000m3 extra to the woodfuel market regionally. The Forestry Commission has helped to produce a series of strategic guidance documents. These include; 'The Vision for Biomass' and the 'Regional Forest Strategy' which together guide the region’s long term direction. It has also provided a number of guides and helpful publications which can be accessed at www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 6 Regional Activity on Woodfuel www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel The Biomass Energy Centre (BEC) BEC aims to draw together information from existing sources into one easy to use service based around a website and an information enquiry service to UK individuals, companies, local authorities and other UK organisations. BEC focus on the various biomass fuel types that are commercially available or being researched. It provides information on fuel processing and supply chains, currently with an emphasis on woodfuel and heat production. BEC provide information to anyone in the UK with an interest in biomass-derived solid, liquid, gaseous fuels and associated conversion technologies. BEC Supplier Listings BEC run a registration service to assist current and prospective users of woodfuel appliances to locate potential suppliers of suitable fuel. There is, however, no implied recommendation or endorsement by BEC or the Forestry Commission of any supplier listed. The Biomass Energy Centre is working with the Forestry Commission Regional Woodfuel Team to expand this database. It is free to sign up to and is available at www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk The registration form can be found in Part D of this directory. Biomass Energy Centre Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 4LH T: 01420 526197 F: 01420 23450 E: [email protected] W: www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk Yorkshire & The Humber Supplier Listings If you would like to appear in future updates of this directory, and are based in Yorkshire and The Humber (i.e. fuel suppliers) or supplying the region (i.e. appliance companies), contact the Forestry Commission, Regional Co-ordinator (Woodfuel). T: 01904 448778 E: [email protected] Yorkshire & The Humber Woodfuel Directory 2011 www.forestry.gov.uk/yhwoodfuel The Biomass Energy Centre (BEC) 7 CO2Sense CO2Sense was established by Yorkshire Forward to help businesses in the region to prosper in the low carbon economy. The company provides advice and funding to help environmental companies to grow. They work with partners to help all organisations to fund and develop initiatives that reduce their carbon emissions.