THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL WOOD BURNING The keys to safe and
successful wood burning are good planning, carefully selecting a
high-efficiency appliance, installing and properly operating the
appliance and practicing clean burning habits. Wood is a
renewable energy resource. Because trees recycle carbon dioxide,
wood doesn’t contribute to the problem of climate change. As
well, advanced combustion technologies mean more heat and less
smoke from wood you burn. When wood is not burned properly, it
can have negative impacts on both outdoor and indoor air
quality. Smouldering smoky fires that produce a plume of blue-
grey smoke from the chimney are the main cause of air pollution
related to wood burning. You can reduce the amount of smoke from
wood heating in many ways. If possible, upgrade to a new,
cleaner-burning stove or fireplace. These appliances reduce
smoke emissions by as much as 90 percent compared with
conventional wood stoves, fireplace and furnaces. There are
different types of high efficiency units namely