Wood Fuel in Cumbria

Download a guide to using wood for fuel pdf

Thanks to funding from the Lake District National Park Sustainable Development Fund and the Forestry Commission, Cumbria Woodlands is running a project during 2009/10 which focuses on developing the wood fuel agenda in Cumbria.
  • A range of visits was organised as part of Green Build Fortnight to visit existing wood fuel installations.  A programme is at www.cumbriagreenbuild.org.uk/cumbriawoodlands  The Cumbria Green Build festival took place between 5th and 18th October 2009 - details of events can be seen on the dedicated website www.cumbriagreenbuild.org.uk
  • Connecting Cumbria with the various regional and national sources of support for the wood fuel sector.
  • Developing the next phase of wood fuel projects and ensuring this fits with national policy and the developing Rural Development Plan for England.
  • Providing an information source on this web site with both a strong wood fuel links page, a description and source for publications along with details of sources of funding for wood fuel projects.
  • Provide clients with independent advice on the suitability of wood fuel for their property or company.

If you want to discuss your wood fuel plans please contact Neville Elstone at either (e mail address protected from spam bots so you need Javascript enabled to view it) or by phoning 01539 822 140.

Lower Mill House
Staveley Mill Yard
Cumbria
LA8 9LR

Tel: 01539 822140
info@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk