Seasoned logs are pieces of firewood left to air dry over a long period. This is normally one to two years, but varies depending on the type of wood. With most of the moisture evaporated, seasoned logs provide a more efficient burn, are easy to light, and, in general, are much better for your stove or open fire. Do they burn for longer, though? Yes, compared with damp, unseasoned wood, you’ll get a longer burn from seasoned logs. How long does it take to season firewood? It d

If you are searching for the best firewood to use in England, you ultimately want dense and well-seasoned hardwoods like ash, oak and beech. When burnt at 20% moisture or less, they provide the highest heat output, the longest burns, and the cleanest, low-smoke fires. Ash is popular for being easy to light and a good all-rounder, whereas oak is favoured for longer burns. At Black Dog Forestry, we sell carefully sourced firewood from the woodland we manage. This enables us to

Many of our customers stock up on our seasoned firewood in preparation for cold winters or balmy evenings by the fire pit, and one of the most common questions they ask is, “How can I store my firewood?” The short answer: Store your firewood somewhere dry, sheltered and off the ground. Three-sided log stores can be a great option, as you can keep the rain off and leave the sides exposed for air to pass through while keeping moisture levels down. Keep a day or two’s worth of w

As we write this, we are entering BBQ season and even though the food shopping might be easy enough, choosing the charcoal can be a challenge. It’ll usually be a choice of lumpwood charcoal vs briquettes, but which one is best for your BBQ? Short answer: · Lumpwood charcoal burns hotter and lights faster · Briquettes burn steadier for longer. Which one is right for you depends on what you are cooking and how you like to cook it. Our team at Black Dog Forestry ha

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The forestry industry matters because much of our economy and social life draw from the management of forests: industries.....