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According to the Forestry Commission, at the start of the twentieth century, just 5% of Britain was woodland. After a lot of work and attention that percentage has now risen to 12% and is thankfully set to continue increasing. The key factor in this important upturn is sustainable forestry or sustainable forest management as it is also known. What is a sustainable forest? In a nutshell it is a forest which is managed carefully so that as trees are felled, usually at around 25-30 years old, they are replaced with seedlings which will in turn mature. This constant renewal means...

So I think it is fair to say that wood burning stoves are bang on trend. It’s no longer considered necessary to own a huge country house or sprawling farm to have a real fire burning away in the corner of your living room or kitchen, those with terraced houses or even flats can now get in on the action. They look great, they smell even better and they make any home cosy but what other benefits do they bring? The cost of a wood burning stove varies greatly depending on size and style and then you have to factor...