Firewood Harvesting as a Forest Management Tool

摘要

Firewood is the major use of all wood harvested globally, predominantly for household heat and cooking. Burning firewood has many benefits. For some, it's simply the cozy ambiance of a wood fire. However, it can be also be a less expensive form of heating than gas or electricity. Firewood is local and often considered carbon neutral. Finally, as is explained in this article, harvesting firewood can help make a forest healthy and more productive.