In article , Bob
writes

The question is if I compost the chippings will it be of any use.

Yes you can compost chippings, shreddings or sawdust providing you mix
them with plenty of other material - and providing you give them
sufficient time to bio-degrade. Once they have composted properly, they
can be used in the same way as any other composted material.

Some hints on making and using compost can be found in the urg FAQ at:
http://www.nugget.demon.co.uk/MetaFAQ/organic.html
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Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.