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WOOD BURNING STOVES The importance of wood as an efficient, renewable and low carbon energy source Wood burners vs Open fires: the stats:- There are few things in life more comforting and mesmerising than the long, lazy flames and crackling sound of a freshly lit wood fire, however, there is some confusion surrounding the impact of wood burning stoves on the environment and the efficiency and sustainability of firewood as a fuel source. With air quality an ever growing issue, especially in urban areas, it is vital that government, stove manufacturers, dealerships and fuel suppliers alike, work together to educate Brits that by following best practice and making the right choices when it comes to wood burners and fuel, stove owners can ensure that they are getting the best possible performance from their appliance whilst also playing their part in protecting the environment. Contrary to popular opinion, when used and maintained correctly, the right appliance can provide an efficient, cost effective and sustainable domestic heating solution. Likewise, firewood is a highly efficient and low-carbon energy source. Why is wood a good fuel option? Unlike coal or natural gas, wood is a low-carbon fuel. This means that burning wood results in a relatively small net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is then re-absorbed when new trees grow. This effectively balances out the combustion of bio-energy. When changing from smokeless or mineral fuels to burning wood, this contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions. Unlike fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil and natural gas, wood is a renewable energy source. A renewable resource is defined as a natural resource which can be replenished to replace the portion depleted by usage. Wood is renewable in that a tree cut for fuel will naturally be replaced by a younger tree that grows or is planted in its place. However, it is also important to consider the concept of sustainable forest management; both locally and worldwide… Most firewood is produced from thinning the forest to provide space, nutrition and light for thicker, more established trees to prosper. Localised coppicing helps to ensure ‘low fuel miles’ as wood is transported to areas nearby, within a 30 to 100 mile radius, rather than sourced from forests abroad. How efficient is wood burning? Using firewood contributes to fuel independence as it can nearly always be sourced locally, within a 30-100-mile radius, which means it extremely efficient in fuel miles terms and those purchasing firewood are also supporting the local economy. In the case of rural properties that do not necessarily want to heat all spaces at all times, local space heating using firewood is the most efficient heating solution. Just two logs per hour are required to keep a wood burner going, whilst eight logs are needed to burn for an hour in an open fire. Similarly, a wood burning stove is 60 percent more efficient at heating the home as heat transfer is convected into the room rather than being lost up the chimney in the case of conventional open fireplaces. It is advisable to replace an open fireplace with a closed wood burning stove. For more information, visit www.contura.eu. Visit our showrooms in <strong>Oct</strong>ober and <strong>Nov</strong>ember for exciting offers WOOD BURNER & GAS SHOWROOM Millers Close, Dorchester DT1 1SS 01305 751700 Open Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9.30am - 4pm ELECTRIC & FIREPLACE SHOWROOM 13 Buttermarket, Poundbury DT1 3AZ 01305 259007 Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm www.fireplaceandstovecentre.co.uk www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 27
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