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Willow short rotation coppice is a system used in Sweden to cultivate fast-growing Salix species on agricultural land. It produces 8 tonnes of dry matter per hectare annually as a biomass fuel. Management involves weed control, fertilization, and harvesting the willow on a 3-5 year cycle to be used as fuel in district heating plants. While the system is productive and renewable, expansion has been limited by challenges such as stand maintenance, harvesting costs, and a lack of knowledge about the crop.

Author

Szász László

Language

EN