Free Firewood - Where to get it from

There are several ways to obtain free firewood for your wood burner.
First of all you will need some equipment and be prepared to cut and chop the wood yourself. Once you have the right tools (e.g. chainsaw, chopping axe, safety wear, etc.) you can then talk to your neighbours and friends to see if they need any trees removing. Be sure you know what you are doing and have someone helping you as cutting down trees is not without danger.

There are other and easier ways as well. You may, or know someone who has, access to broken or un-used pallets. Although these are generally made of softwood, they can be cut down and used straight away. This is also a great way of re-cycling.

Another option I have come across a couple of times is where local council or contractors are cutting down trees. In most cases they will not use any of the wood that is cut down and simply shred every little bit (even the big bits). If you see this happening, just ask if you can have some of the logs before they are shredded. Offering a cup of coffee may soon convince them to do less work.

If you are not choosy as to which type of firewood you want, there are some options available. You may not always get the best wood for your wood burner, but every little helps.