A wood heating system is the right choice for the increasing number of people who are concerned about our environment.
Unlike systems that rely on fossil fuels, wood is a totally renewable resource, which, when burned, results in no net carbon dioxide increase. Carbon dioxide is part of the natural plant-growth cycle and occurs naturally when trees are allowed to rot on the forest floor.
On the other hand, fossil fuels, when burned, release carbon dioxide which otherwise would stay trapped in the earth. This causes a net increase in carbon dioxide, which is believed to be responsible for the heat-trapping "greenhouse effect."
In addition, harvesting firewood has a pruning effect on forests, which allows new growth to flourish.
And the wood you burn most likely comes from your local area -- it's not imported, as is the case with oil.