Local densified log industry
Currently, hedgerows are used in two local sectors: wood energy (wood chips used for heating) and biomass (mulch). However, a significant proportion of this material is not compatible with the production of quality fuel. The aim of this operational group is to set up a local densified wood supply chain (shredded wood and co-products of shredded wood screening) by making use of the hedgerow wood produced by farmers as part of a circular economy approach. The end users are private individuals with a log-burning stove. The volumes of wood have been identified and are easy to mobilise, given the lack of outlets for hedgerow wood. Several non-agricultural supply sources are also being studied. These are difficult to identify but represent an economically interesting source for the project. A test was carried out in 2019, validating the technical feasibility of the project using agricultural raw materials. It was found that there were no problems in applying the product and that the hydraulic press system met the requirements.
Website: www.normandie.cuma.fr
Contact: etienne.fels@cuma.fr
European innovation partnership network promoting operational groups dedicated to forestry and agroforestry
Completed | 2023-2025
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Latvia, Finland, Germany, France