Why is it better to burn wood than fossil fuel?
Fossil fuels are formed by geological processes deep in the ground, over millions of years. When they are burnt they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is responsible for increased temperatures and global climate change. The combustion of wood fuel still releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but only that which was taken up when it was growing. Woodlands which produce the wood fuel will be replanted and these growing woodlands will take in carbon from the atmosphere. There are additional inputs of carbon from harvesting and transport, but these are very small compared to that from fossil fuels. Sourced from sustainably managed Welsh woodlands, wood fuel can provide “carbon-lean” heat and power to local communities and businesses Social benefits of wood fuel: • Improved rural livelihoods – especially in the agricultural and forestry sectors by offering diversification and regeneration opportunities. • Increased fuel diversity, securing long term access to fuel sour
