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What can you burn in a wood burner?

What can you burn in a wood burner?

By the Logcroft team · Last checked 21 October 2026

The rules: A guide to the rules, not legal advice. Rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and from one council to another. Always check the official pages linked here and with your local council.

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