Calorific log

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Heating logs

The principle of this method is to warm the air. This allows a thermal gain of 2°C, for 500 logs per hectare. The cost of this method is €3,000/ha.[1]

Advantages Disadvantages
  • effective against light frosts
  • less polluting than fuel oil
  • suited for small areas
  • ineffective against severe frosts
  • limited autonomy
  • quite heavy handling


Sources

  1. Means of frost protection, published by the BIVB