Connecting suppliers, promoting best practice, and educating consumers
The Firewood Association of Australia represents responsible firewood suppliers across the country. We promote sustainable sourcing, industry standards, and consumer education.
The Firewood Association of Australia was established in October 2005 to represent the Australian commercial firewood supply industry. The need for a whole of industry representative body was highlighted during the development of the government’s Voluntary Code of Practice for Firewood Suppliers.
After the Code was accepted by the Natural Resources Management Ministerial Council the next step was to encourage its adoption by the firewood industry. Government policy was to encourage consumers to buy from the environmentally responsibility members of the industry who comply with the Code, and to reduce the environmental impact of unregulated self-collection and illegal harvesting. There are plenty of firewood sellers who create a negative image for the industry, by selling wet or incorrectly measured firewood, or by stocking environmentally unacceptable firewood.
Firewood is stored solar energy. Trees capture sunlight through photosynthesis and store it as energy in their wood. When used as fuel, this renewable energy provides heat while helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and their associated carbon emissions.
Managed forests and plantations absorb carbon dioxide as they grow, storing carbon in wood. Using firewood sourced from residues or sustainable forestry helps lower greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels and supporting a balanced carbon cycle.
Enjoying a wood fire doesn’t harm the environment when firewood is responsibly sourced. Whether used for heating, cooking, or ambience, firewood is a natural, renewable energy choice that aligns with sustainable living practices.
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