Biomass Harvesting and Chipping Services
We specialise in targeted biomass harvesting, chipping, and haulage services tailored specifically for your forestry sites. Our process ensures maximum efficiency and sustainability:
- Initial Harvest: Biomass is strategically left in heaps along extraction racks during initial site harvesting.
- Drying Phase: Biomass heaps undergo a natural drying process over several months to optimize fuel quality.
- Chipping & Haulage: After drying, biomass is stacked along forest roads, chipped directly into trailers, and efficiently removed from the site.
For poorly performing forestry crops, we offer whole-tree harvesting, providing immediate clearance and turning these resources into valuable biomass fuel.
Advantages of Biomass Harvesting
- Increased Yield: Allows additional planting, increasing the number of trees by approximately 10% in the subsequent rotation.
- Pest Management: Significantly reduces pine weevil populations, decreasing the need for chemical spraying.
- Improved Forest Health: Eliminates problematic branchy trees, resulting in cleaner, healthier windrows.
Considerations for Biomass Harvesting
- Site Conditions: Biomass harvesting is not suitable for wet sites due to logistical challenges.
- Species Limitations: Certain tree species, such as larch, are not appropriate candidates for biomass harvesting.
We handle the entire biomass process, from harvesting and drying to chipping and haulage, ensuring seamless operations with minimal disruption to your site.