An experienced grower

Bionera is a wholly owned subsidiary of PRT Growing Services Ltd.  Since its formation in 1988, PRT has grown to become the largest producer of container grown forest seedlings in North America. PRT has produced more than two billion forest seedlings in intensely managed growing systems. Today, PRT operates 13 nurseries in Canada and the US with an annual combined production capacity that exceeds 175 million seedlings.

Bionera and PRT have been working on purpose-grown biomass for 15 years, growing hybrid willow and poplar as biomass crops. Drawing on this knowledge and expertise, Bionera evaluates and recommends dedicated energy crops that provide reliable sources of carbon-neutral fuel.

We also operate an integrated bioenergy project at the PRT Red Rocknursery near Prince George, BC. This experience leaves us well positioned to help you evaluate biomass handling methods and energy crops.

Bionera is a founding member of the Willow Biomass Energy Group, which has planted more than 1,700 acres of willow in North America. Our association with this unique organization enables our customers to access the industry leading resources, know-how and growing capabilities of our group partners.

A collaborative, knowledgeable partner

We help customers break through the complexities of and mitigate the risks associated with planning and designing energy crop plantations.

Energy producers and independent growers seeking to produce clean energy from woody biomass often require answers to questions, such as:

• Which biomass feedstocks are sustainable, secure and predictable?
• How do I design, plant and manage purpose-grown biomass plantations?
• What are the real and sometimes hidden risks?

We can help you answer these questions and make informed choices to help you plan, design and implement your energy crop to optimize environmental benefits and economic returns.