the environment

It is common knowledge that our climate is warming up and it is everyone's responsibility to do their bit to improve the environment around us.

wood is a renewable energy source.  Solar power from the sun, wind power and wood energy are all renewable energy sources, meaning that they can be used forever without depleting the earth, Using renewable energy is like living off the interest earned by the earth’s assets and never touching it’s savings. 

In contrast, fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas are not renewable and their consumption is the leading cause of global warming.  Burning fossil fuels sends carbon monoxide, the main greenhouse gas, on a one way trip.  It pumps million-year old carbon from inside the earth into the atmosphere where the concentration of carbon dioxide is increasing.  Burning oil, coal and gas is like spending the earth’s savings and scientists say that this is changing the global climate. 

wood fuel is different.  As trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide from the air in a process powered by the sun.  Indeed, about half the weight of dry wood is this absorbed carbon. 

When trees are used for energy, a part of the forest’s annual growth is diverted from the natural decay cycle into our homes to heat them.  Natural firewood is an energy product from the forest.  Well-managed forests can be a renewable, sustainable source of energy that helps us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing the use of oil, coal and gas.

Some may view a woodstove as old fashioned but that image is now out of date.  Things have changed alot in recent years and innovative research has transformed the trusty old woodburner from a clunky black box into a marvel of modern heating technology without losing the charm of a real fire. 

An advanced technology stove will not pollute the inside of your home and when burning dry, seasoned wood you will not see smoke emitting from the chimney.  Modern woodburning stoves are the perfect match for new energy efficient homes.