The MAKE-IT-BE project is aimed at delivering agendas for bio-energy promotion in 4 EU Regions (Austria, Italy, Slovenia and UK) by developing and applying decision-making tools that assist in extensively identifying, evaluating and initiating bio-energy chains.
Use Green Heat
(Renewable Heat Advice and Support Service)
Promoting renewable heat in the North of Scotland and developing and providing a public advice service beginning early in 2010.
The East Sutherland Woodlands project will add biodiversity, recreation, economic and tourism value to local woodlands by jointly working with local communities to promote, market and deliver relevant projects and encouraging those who live, work and visit the area to use East Sutherland’s woodlands.
Highland Birchwoods have been actively involved in encouraging the development of local woodfuel markets at the small and medium scale for several years, and have managed several projects in this area.
Developing the Scots Pine Resource is a three year Northern Periphery Project, involving partners in Scotland, Sweden, Norway and Finland that aims to encourage greater use of Scots pine in higher value end uses.