Wood biomass hailed as ‘oil well’

Ireland: Wood biomass was hailed as the “Irish oil well” by Forestry Minister John Browne at a seminar in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Ray Ryan

He said the development of wood biomass and biofuels is very relevant in view of increasing oil prices.

Organised by COFORD (the National Council for Forestry Research and Development), the seminar included a discussion on the potential of wood biomass in Ireland.

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Place: Ireland Place: Clonmel,Place: Co Tipperary Place: Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford Person: Forestry minister Person: John Browne Person: Browne Organisation: COFORD Organisation: National Council for Forestry Research and Development Organisation: Department of Agriculture and Food

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