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Heating With Wood – Cutting Your Own Firewood

In our part of Southeast Alaska, the forests are overwhelmingly hemlock and spruce. We have a scattering of cedar, lots of birch, willow and cottonwood, and alder around the fringes. Birch is our first choice for firewood. It grows very fast, and very tall, but then it dies within a short time. It’s prone to rot, because the bark is so watertight it holds in moisture. Since we harvest only dead trees, we watch the birches carefully, so we can fell them as soon as they’re dead.

A compendium of news and commentary about wood burning collected (mostly) from around North America. If you see a relevant item that doesn't appear here, please post it in the comments section below.

EPA’s Burn Wise Campaign Seeks to Reduce Wood Smoke Pollution
EPA has established the Burn Wise campaign to reduce wood smoke pollution, helping to protect your home, health and the air we breathe, while keeping those who use wood for heat warm throughout the winter.