Do you have a source of unused wood? Is it a
long-term, reliable supply, or a one-off lot? Are you looking for a
local source of wood to process?
Sources of raw wood
Woodfuel comes from a wide range of
sources: tree parts not suitable for high value timber
products, trees removed for forest or woodland management purposes,
energy forestry, sawmill and tree surgery residues, or waste wood
from buildings and construction.
If you have your own woodland, think about what species of tree
you can supply. Hardwoods are denser than softwoods and have a
higher calorific value and so generate more heat per unit.
You can also purchase wood material to process from either the
private or public sector, or even offer to manage woodlands for
other people to generate wood for fuel. Forestry Commission
Scotland sells raw woodfuel produced on
the national forest estate.
Consistent supply - co-operatives are a solution
Consumers need a reliable regular supply and many will be
looking for long-term contracts. So you need to be able to meet
peak customer demand and have a back-up supply. If your supply is
limited, working co-operatively
with other suppliers may be the solution. Or you could buy in
additional supplies from a third party.
One-off supply
If you have occasional raw wood material to sell, contact your
local
wood fuel supplier to see if they can take it.