EPA has developed the following materials to help you learn about burning wood the right way. This information also helps air quality agencies, chimney sweeps, hearth retailers and others promote the Burn Wise program.
In addition to the materials below, also see our tip sheets about burning wood the right way - in multiple languages.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Wet Wood is a Waste (PDF)(2 pp, 2 MB)
- En Espanol: La madera humeda es un desperdicio (PDF)(2 pp, 2 MB)
- Does Your Wood Stove Have a Dirty Little Secret? Brochure (PDF)(2 pp, 4 MB)
- En Español: ¿Tiene tu estufa de leña un secreto sucio? (PDF)(2 pp, 3 MB)
- Test Your Wood with a Moisture Meter (PDF)(1 pg, 331 K)
- Build a Firewood Storage Shed (PDF)(2 pp, 9 MB)
- Don't Let Your Investment Go Up in Smoke - Burn Dry, Seasoned Wood (PDF)(1 pg, 120 K)