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Wood Energy (Biomass)

With the continuing increase in the cost of oil and the need to reduce carbon emission it was decided in 2005 to investigate alternative heating methods using a biomass fuel. Several options were considered and, in the end, woodchip was preferred, taking into account availability of fuel and the technical knowledge of burning this fuel in Europe.

In November 2006 a 3MW centralised boiler unit was installed and commissioned at Kernock Park Plants. At the time, this boiler was one of the largest biomass boilers to be installed in Devon and Cornwall. More info ...

Integrated Pest Managment (IPM)

Pest or disease problems can affect many plants, particularly those under environmental stress. Kernock Park Plants uses beneficial organisms for the control of common pests such as aphids, mealybug, spider mites, whitefly etc. There are several pesticides with activity against these pests, some of which can be integrated while others have a much broader range of activity, killing most natural enemies, sometimes for several months after application. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses cultural techniques, biological control agents and selective or short persistence pesticides to provide long term, sustainable, pest management. It is quite practicable to use a full IPM programme that can run from year to year with just minor adjustments to correct localised pest outbreaks. This article will look at the main pests and their IPM options that are suitable for use in the majority of gardens and greenhouses. More info ...

Packaging & Labels

Kernock Park Plants is fully committed to best environmental practise and sustainability. We use 100% recycled material in our packaging and we recycle all of our used packaging to ensure that landfill is minimised and the recycling loop is maintained.

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