USING wood to heat homes and businesses in the Cairngorms National Park could cut fuel bills by up to two-thirds, boost the local economy and shrink residents’ carbon footprints.
A new website, www.lowcarboncairngorms.org, which highlights ways in which the park’s abundant natural wood resource can be harnessed more effectively, has been welcomed by local businesses and sector leaders.
People with little or no knowledge of the options for using wood for heating can discover a wealth of information on the basics of wood fuel and where to find out more.
The website was launched as part of Woodfuel in the Cairngorms, a joint venture between the Cairngorms National Park Authority and Clim-Atic, an EU-funded project to help rural communities adapt to climate change.
Highland councillor Ian Ross, who chairs the Cairngorms Wood Fuel Steering Group, said: “Switching from fossil fuels to locally-produced, renewable sources of fuel will put communities ahead of the game, both economically and in meeting the climate change targets for reductions in greenhouse gases.”
A series of free events throughout the park will help people learn more about the options open to them. To find out more and book a place on the next one, Making the Most of Farm Woodlands, at Glenbuchat, Strathdon, on Tuesday, March 9, visit http://www.lowcarboncairngorms.org/woodfuel/calendar.asp or phone 01479 870535.
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All cottages at the Gold Eco Rated Highland Holiday Cottages, have Charnwood wood burning stoves using clean burn technologies.
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