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<p>Biomass plants in receipt of subsidies must comply with the UK’s sustainability
criteria. Plants with a capacity of 1 megawatt and above must also prepare an annual
sustainability report, compiled by a third-party auditor, which will provide assurance
that the biomass is from sustainable sources.</p><p> </p><p>Wood is a globally trade
commodity. Prices are influenced by global demand, currency exchange rates and weather
conditions. Our Wood Fuel Disclosure Survey concluded that most of the wood fuel used
for electricity generation in the UK is imported and that the volumes of UK wood used
are expected to remain constant.</p><p> </p><p>Energy markets have grown in recent
years and this has benefited woodland owners and contractors who have increased harvesting
rates. Availability forecasts suggest there is potential to increase production further
if businesses are willing to invest in the supply chain and encourage more woodland
owners to enter the market.</p>
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