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Wood is itself is carbon neutral fuel. Burning wood releases no more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that would be released if the wood was simply left to rot, and is no more than the tree absorbed during its life. It can be hard to credit but wood is mostly made of thin air. Carbon dioxide is absorbed from the air by the tree which forms the largest constituent of the wood.

The minimal environmental impact of burning wood can be reduced further by:

- Only buy wood from properly sustained sources. The Forestry Stewardship Council runs an accreditation scheme for firewood producers, this ensures that any tree cut down for firewood is replaced by the planting of at least one new tree.

- Buy from local sources.
Transporting firewood is typically the only time when the carbon imbalance of fossil fuels comes into play. Buying locally reduces this.


- Ensuring that you know how to use your stove or biomass boiler correctly
(don't be afraid to ask) and have your flue installed correctly. These steps will allow your appliance to burn wood in the most effective way, reducing the fuel needed to heat your home (and saving you money).

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