The closing date for Willow Energy Crop Planting applications is 31 January 2009.

This is for planting of willow as an energy crop in spring 2009.

Applications must be for a minimum of 3ha and below 100m in altitude. In addition all applicants must show that they have an energy end use for the willow wood chip.

Application packs are available from Forest Service, Room 26, Dundonald House, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3SB or telephone 028 9058 8502