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Farming Today: Biomass, Royal meeting, Fly-tipping, Forestry

23/10/2015

Biomass, Royal meeting, Fly-tipping, Forestry

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It is claimed that British demand for wood pellets is damaging American forests.

Paul Murphy investigates claims that British demand for wood pellets to be used for biomass is damaging American forests. Presented by Charlotte Smith.

One of the USA's most powerful environmental groups, the Natural Resources Defence Council says that the Drax power station is damaging forests in the southern states of America because of its demand for wood pellets. Paul Murphy from BBC North has been following the situation, he says Drax categorically deny harming forests in any way.
The Prince of Wales will host a Farming Crisis Summit today. The Prince is said to be 'extremely concerned about the state of British farming and the vulnerability of smaller farms in particular.' Allan Wilkinson is the head of Agriculture for HSBC and will be at the meeting. He told Charlotte Smith that its crucial that a way forward for small farms is found.
Fly tipping has increased according to the latest figures from Defra. Derek Holliday from the Country Land and Business Association thinks that the government need to do more to help land owners who have rubbish dumped on their land.
Sally Challenor goes in to the forest to meet some young people who are finding a career with timber

Presenter Charlotte Smith. Producer Ruth Sanderson.

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