How much energy could current forestry operations contribute to 'green' energy production in Peeblesshire?
 
 
Timber trees growing in Tweeddale add 7.5 (dry) tonnes of wood per hectare each year.  One third of this (mostly small trees, branches and tops) are not used for timber. This amounts to 2.5 dry tonnes per hectare per year.
There are 20,000 hectares of timber in Tweeddale. This area probably yields 50,000 air dry tonnes that might realistically be available for energy.
Enough for the energy needs of 5,000 people.

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