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Definition

"Short Rotation Crops" means woody crops such as willows, poplars, Robinia and Eucalyptus with coppicing abilities as well as lignocellulosic crops such as reed canary grass, Miscanthus and switch grass.

Objective

The objective of the Task is to acquire, synthesise and transfer theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable short rotation biomass production systems and thereby to enhance market development and large-scale implementation in collaboration with the various sectors involved.

Participating Nations

• Australia
• Brazil
• Canada
• New Zealand
• The United Kingdom
• The United States of America
• Sweden

High Priority Areas

• Improving production systems efficiencies
• Reducing environmental impacts from SRC production systems
• Establishing and managing SRC systems for specific environmental benefits (e.g. waste water treatment)
• Identifying co-product opportunities that could facilitate SRC uptake. (Responsible person: Ian Nicholas)
• Accelerated deployment of SRC systems and identification of barriers to large-scale implementation.

Programme of Work

• Integration of production and environmental functions
• Barriers to large-scale implementation
• Environmental consequences of short rotation biomass production and
• SRC Handbook