29 March 2010
Venue: Glenbuchat Farm

WOODS and forests could provide a great opportunity for farmers to diversify and strengthen their businesses.

As well as the land itself sheds and existing machinery could prove invaluable in the production and seasoning of wood fuel.

The potential to create thriving farm-based firewood businesses will be explored during this unique demonstration day in Glenbuchat.

Among the speakers will be Forestry Commission Scotland biomass officer Ian Cowe. He will outline some of the main ways in which the potential of farm woodlands can be maximised, and advise on funding streams available.

There will be demonstrations of a range of machinery for processing firewood, including freestanding log splitters, kindling machines and tractor mounted processors.

A range of log boilers and stoves and information will also be onsite.

For booking and further information call 01479 870537.