Biomass produced from energy crops, such as Miscanthus and short rotation coppice is expected to contribute to renewable energy targets, but the slower than anticipated development of the UK market implies the need for greater understanding of the factors that govern adoption. Here, we apply an agent-based model of the UK perennial energy crop market, including the contingent interaction of sup...

Landfill leachates usually need to be treated before discharged, and using soil-plant systems for this has gained substantial interest in Sweden and in the UK. A three-year field study was conducted in central Sweden to quantify plant response, treatment efficiency and impact on groundwater quality of landfill leachate irrigation of short-rotation willow coppice (Salix). Two willow varieties we...

As agricultural activity intensifies across Europe there is growing concern over water quality. Agricultural run-off a leading cause of freshwater degradation. Simultaneously continually increasing drive to promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Willow coppice planted as riparian buffer has been suggested solution help mitigate these problems. However, limited research in...