Wood has been a fuel for thousands of years, and still is the primary source of heat and cooking in the developing world. Recent attention on fossil fuel scarcity and possible anthropogenic climate change has led to a resurgence in wood fuel in the UK, although it has for many years been used in Scandinavian Countries. Whatever your views on the influence of CO2 levels on climate there is no denying that wood fuel is virtually carbon neutral. More tangible benefits include the social impact on local rural economies and the conservation benefits of woodland regularly managed.

thelogstack - FAQs

Is it from FSC woodlands?
Some is some isn’t can you spot the difference? In the UK the FSC is considered by many to be western political and conscience saving imposition on tropical forest destruction ill suited to UK woodlands which are already well protected with strict environmental controls in the form of Forestry Commission Felling Licences. For an interesting discourse on Tropical Forests and other environmental hype see the blog of emeritus Professor Phillip Stott.

Woodland Management
Most tree felling is controlled by the Forestry Commission under their Woodland Grant Scheme or Felling Licences. The key points of this control are:

• Scale of felling in proportion to woodland resource.
• Restocking by natural regeneration or planting required
• Checks on progress of restocking for 10 years

Storing logs
We will supply wood that has been barn stored so it makes sense to keep it under cover but open to the air such as in a lean to. Ideally it should be brought into the house 1-2 weeks before burning to reduce the moisture level further.

Burning logs
There are as many opinions on what makes the best firewood as there are log customers! In a mixed load there will be a range of burning speeds heat outputs and extras such as fragrance.

Types of wood
Hardwood loads contain the following species, although we don’t guarantee to include them in every load.

Predominately Ash, hornbeam and oak with some holly, hazel, alder, birch, sycamore,

Softwood should not be dismissed and in our view when properly seasoned and barn dried is superior to chestnut as it spits less and burns hotter – ideal to get the stove going and then change over to oak or ash. It does have a lower calorific value and this is reflected in the lower price. Try Lawson cypress or thuya/cedar for fragrant burning and pines for serious heat!