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Firewood banks: Investing to reduce wildfire risk and heat homes

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Many American homes still rely on wood as their primary heat source—in many communities, firewood is the most accessible and affordable heating option. (Licensed photo by Viktor Pravdica/Stock Adobe) Firewood banks help protect rural communities from wildfire and support local families by…
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Firewood banks expand access to affordable home heating for tribes

Snow covered firewood cut and stacked against the side of an old wood structure
An estimated 2.3 million American homes rely on firewood for home heating. Like many energy sources, the cost of firewood has increased in recent years. (© Viktor Pravdica - stock.adobe.com). In many parts of the U.S., the months of January and February bring striking winter scenes of…
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