This major international workshop will be organized by the Biomass Energy Centre in conjunction with IEA Bioenergy Tasks 31, 38 and 40.

This Workshop will present shared experience of the development of the woodfuel supply chain in England and elsewhere, problems overcome, milestones achieved and hurdles yet to be overcome. It will provide an opportunity and venue for resource managers, power industry representatives, bioenergy systems equipment manufacturers, energy production professionals, energy users, programme managers, educators, scientists and researchers to exchange information and discuss sustainable management, production and use of forest biomass for energy as an integral part of resource management for multiple benefits. The workshop will focus particularly on innovative opportunities and practical solutions for forest biomass production for energy in small-scale systems.