{"id":405,"date":"2016-08-22T16:25:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T15:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bowlandstoves.co.uk\/blog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2017-01-26T17:12:26","modified_gmt":"2017-01-26T17:12:26","slug":"collecting-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlandstoves.co.uk\/blog\/firewood-and-fuel-tips\/collecting-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Collecting Firewood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying on the right side of the law when collecting firewood<\/h3>\n
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Collecting firewood used to be a simple task. People used to just collect it from the nearest woods. However, not many people realize that it is more difficult than just finding it and collecting it. You cannot collect firewood from the woods, forests\u00a0or the side of the road. This is because the land is private or owned by the\u00a0Forestry Commission. Therefore, it is technically theft.<\/p>\n

This wasn't always the case though. The Magna Carta of 1215 gave everyone the right to collect wood from forests - the Forest Charter. It\u00a0granted commoners the right to collect estovers<\/em> (dead wood) and use it for fuel. However,\u00a0the \u00a0revoked\u00a0this license back in 2008 due to health and safety laws. There are some areas that still issue Scavenger Licenses<\/strong><\/em>, although you would need to\u00a0contact the\u00a0Forestry Commission<\/a> in your area and there are only\u00a0a limited number issued.<\/p>\n

So what are the options available? Well, here are our top 3 tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ask a local farmer\/land owner:<\/strong>
    If\u00a0you live near a farm, etc. then ask the owner. They may be\u00a0glad of someone clearing dead wood and debris.<\/li>\n
  2. Joinery \/ carpentry businesses:<\/strong>
    Most joinery or carpentry businesses will have off-cuts and other items they dispose of. Asking these businesses will\u00a0not\u00a0only get you some free firewood, but also help the local company dispose of\u00a0their waste so it doesn't just end up in land-fill.<\/li>\n
  3. Buy firewood online<\/strong>
    If you are buying online, then buy from a reputable supplier, like     Bowland Firewood<\/a>. There are a lot of companies about but buying good,\u00a0seasoned firewood is essential as it saves money and time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Concluding, it is best that you always get permission before just collecting firewood. And remember, firewood needs seasoning, i.e. it cannot\u00a0be more than 20% wet, so should be left to dry naturally and a moisture meter<\/a> is an essential tool. But this will be discussed in more depth in a future blog post.<\/p>\n

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    Collecting firewood used to be a simple task. People used to just collect it from the nearest woods. However, not many people realize that it is more difficult than just finding it and collecting it. 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