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Does Money Grow on Trees?. Future Market Trends. As finite resources become scarcer there will be a greater demand on renewables:. Biosphere – a renewable resource. Oil replaced by the biosphere Fabric material Fuel. High quality timber.
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Future Market Trends As finite resources become scarcer there will be a greater demand on renewables: • Biosphere – a renewable resource • Oil replaced by the biosphere • Fabric material • Fuel • High quality timber
Science – Ecological EngineeringAdded value from agroforestry
Market Factors • Many factors determine markets • Size and type of woodland • Location • Timescale
Forestry Income • No waste – • ‘from trunk to twig’ - High Income - Medium Income - Low Income
Increasing Income • Adding Value: • Post – Harvest • Processing • Products • Pre-Harvest • Tree shaping (pruning)
Increasing Income Non Timber Forest Products Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Fuels Mistletoe Saps Moss Mushrooms Oils Charcoal and biochar Woodland recreation Honey Fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, flowers, meat
Innovation NEED VALUE PAST SKILLS INVESTMENT TRAIL & ERROR
Cutting Costs • Co-operatives • Machinery sharing • Marketing • Wholesale • Co-operative • Planning
Sweet Chestnut JMS-900TR
Sweet Chestnut Riko Forestry Loader Blade
Summary • What are today’s markets? • What are the future Markets? • Services and benefits • Potential oil-well • Tailor to your situation and commitments • Planning • Innovation
Happy Planting! THANK-YOU