Not All Wood is Created Equal! Tips for Purchasing Firewood

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Each year the DNR Forest Service receives calls from people with questions about buying their season’s supply of firewood. The main thing to keep in mind is to be smart when talking with a dealer and know what kind of wood you need before you make the call. The Forest Service has prepared some tips to help you make the best decision when making your firewood purchase; to read them, click here.

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October 17, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov