Home Fires and Firewood

Find information about home fires and firewood and how you can help to reduce air pollution in Canberra.

• Solid Fuel Heaters
  Information on how to use your solid fuel heater efficiently and with minimal emissions.
• Don't Burn Tonight
  The ACT Government aims to reduce winter air pollution with its Don’t Burn Tonight campaign.
• Firewood Legislation
  Information on firewood legislation.
• Authorised Firewood Merchants
  A list of all Authorised Firewood Merchants in the ACT.
• Purchasing Firewood in the ACT
  Save money, protect native forests and improve air quality in the ACT and surrounds. Buy from a licenced firewood merchant..
• Wood Heater Replacement Program
  Objectives of the Program, Is it a Total Ban on Wood Heaters? Why is the Program Being Run? What are the Health Impacts from Excessive Amounts of Wood Smoke? Am I Eligible for the Subsidy? How Much is the Subsidy? When Will the Program be Run.
• Your Guide to Using a Wood Heater
  Efficient Operating Hints, Tips For Successful Burning, Buying And Storing Wood, Heater and Flue Maintenance.