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About

Bowland Bioenergy is a family run business, set in the heart of Downham, in the Ribble Valley. At the helm are Anne and Tony and their incredible team who work tirelessly to support their vision of providing sustainable, regenerative, honest and trustworthy energy to their customers.  
Founded in 2005 by Mike Ingoldby, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and Chartered Environmentalist, Bowland Bioenergy has become a leading supplier of sustainable firewood in Lancashire. Known for their expertise and commitment to eco-friendly practices, they provide locally sourced firewood and sustainable fuel solutions across the Ribble Valley and Lancashire, as well as wood chip for biomass boilers.

Bowland Bioenergy works with government woodland management to source windblown, bent, or diseased roundwood from local areas, converting it into kiln-dried, moisture tested, hard and soft firewood and wood fuel. These high-quality fuels are ideal for stoves, renewable heating solutions, and biomass systems.

In addition to their firewood offerings, Bowland Bioenergy supplies wood chip for biomass boilers, catering to residential, commercial and industrial customers with eco-friendly, sustainable fuel options. They are proud to be a trusted wood chip supplier in the region, providing reliable and renewable energy solutions for businesses and institutions.

In partnership with Lancashire County Council, Natural England, Forestry England, and private estates, Bowland Bioenergy is an accredited processor of diseased trees. Their biosecurity measures prevent the spread of infection, ensuring effective woodland management and providing affordable, sustainable fuel. Bowland Bioenergy offers bespoke wood fuel and firewood delivery services, ensuring customers receive top-quality fuel with ease.

Committed to sustainability, Bowland Bioenergy supports local forest regeneration by planting two trees for every one felled under the woodland management scheme. By choosing locally sourced firewood in Ribble Valley, you reduce your carbon footprint while supporting eco-friendly firewood initiatives in the region.

With competitively priced firewood in Lancashire and a range of wood fuel options, Bowland Bioenergy continues to lead the way in sustainable firewood and environmental responsibility.

Our Certifications

Ready to Burn Certification for Bowland Bioenergy LtdRenewable Energy Association logoWoodsure logoEN Plus A1 logoConfor logoInstitute of Chartered Foresters logoBSL authorised logo
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our sPECIALITY

Bowland Bioenergy specialises in providing wood chips for eco biomass boilers, regardless of size. Our wood chips are force-dried in-house using heat from our biomass boiler, ensuring they meet the highest standards for biomass boilers. Through rigorous testing, we guarantee that the moisture content complies with the required specifications for optimal performance in biomass systems.

In addition to our wood chips, Bowland Bioenergy offers a variety of sustainable firewood in Lancashire, including kiln-dried firewood, moisture-tested logs, and hard and soft firewood for sale. Our eco-friendly firewood is sourced from locally managed woodlands in the Ribble Valley, supporting woodland management in Lancashire. 

We offer bespoke delivery services, including soft and hard wood log delivery for stoves and fires. Whether you're seeking locally sourced firewood in Ribble Valley for home heating or renewable heating solutions, Bowland Bioenergy ensures top-quality products that reduce your carbon footprint. 

We’re committed to providing the environmental benefits of using sustainable firewood while supporting the local community and eco-friendly firewood suppliers. Choose Bowland Bioenergy for all your firewood and wood chip needs.

2023-24 heating season figures

Total Wood Chip Burnt:

10,234,385 KWH

Total CO2 Produced:

0

Wood chips are carbon-neutral. If the same amount of energy were generated using fossil fuels, it would produce 82 tonnes of CO2.

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I’m more than happy to give you a recommendation for your prompt, friendly and helpful service by the whole team, always a pleasure to deal with you all.
Zoe
Anne, Tony and the team are a joy to work with. Always friendly, cheerful and helpful, their expertise and professionalism is excellent.
Anna
First class service from Anne and her team, always ready to help and provide flexible service with a smile. Highly recommended.
Nick
Fantastic service. Delivery and stacking. All with a smile. Amazed at how they can reverse the trailer into our tiny space. Thank you 
Di
I have been a customer of Bowland Bioenergy for over 5 years now. I can't recommend them highly enough. Lovely people and great service. 
Anna
I highly recommend Bowland Bioenergy, they have supplied all our woodchip needs for a good number of years and keep us up to date with offers and promotions. Its a family business and they always go the extra mile. Don't hesitate to call or email them, they are there ready to advise and help.
Alex & Chloe
I think you guys are all great!!! We used you when we first moved in and from the outset you were very friendly and helpful. When you deliver the pellets everyone is so friendly and kind. You have also worked with us to try to get the most out of our delivery and I am really grateful for that. You have helped us out when we need an urgent delivery and advised us about storage. You have all been very helpful and no delivery come with any drama, despite the difficulties we have with access!
Ben
Superb service at competitive prices. Super efficient and always very friendly. Bowland Bioenergy have always gone the extra mile in terms of service.
Ben
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