Following approaches from regional partners, RDI worked through its Yorwoods team to secure funding from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB Sustainable Development Funds to operate the Dales Biomass Development Service. This service acts as a platform for communities and other parties interested in developing biomass energy projects and the associated supply chain. The Yorwoods team work together with energy customers and woodland owners to stimulate economic growth and ensure the potential of biomass as a viable renewable energy source is realised.
Following on from the initial success of the Dales Biomass Development Service, a parallel project was established in the North York Moors. Bringing in funding from the North York Moors National Park, the Howardian Hills AONB and Ryedale District Council, the project mirrors the activities and successes of the Dales project.
Both services also provides support for the sustainable management of woodlands, which in turn lead to improved biodiversity, landscape and amenity values across North Yorkshire. These projects are just one of the ways that RDI are working to achieve conservation and other benefits from the innovative use of public funds.
“As part of a biomass development project in eastern North Yorkshire RDI have been assisting Ryedale District Council in the implementation and conversion of new and existing council properties to woodfuel heating systems. Their help and experience has both informed and influenced decisions in the ongoing programme of renewable energy use.”
Nick Coakley
Environment & Energy Conservation Officer
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