The Wood Shed

Buncombe County Prevents Fire, Promotes Safety, and Warms Homes

Read more about Alliance for Green Heat returning to North Carolina to share safety education and fire prevention resources with the Barnardsville community here!

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On April 30, 2026, from 3 to 4 PM (Eastern), join us to learn from a successful program on how they scaled their firewood bank to make a greater impact in their community. Register here.

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USFS New Housing Project Expands Wood Bank’s Ability to Serve the Community (ID)

“Since 19 trees had to be cut down to make space for the new buildings, Payette fire and timber staff used the opportunity to train or re-certify sawyers. Wood from the trees was donated to the Valley County-based Chop with a Cop wood bank program, which supplies firewood to those in need.”

“‘This project is a great example of how our different program areas can work together to support the firewood needs of our neighbors in Valley County,’ said Tim Leishman, timber staff officer.”

 “Cut It, Split It And Send It Out:” Missoula Couple Sparks Community Through Free Firewood Deliveries (MT)

“‘They love it. They're so happy to see us. They just can't believe someone would do that, just like go out of their way to like show up,’ Stephen White added. ‘I'll bring a cord to a quad and a half at a time, free of charge. It's all good wood. It's dry. It's ready to roll. Yeah, a lot of people cry.’” You can read the accompanying article on The Way Outside here.

The Way Outside received a $15,919 grant from our 2025-2026 Firewood Bank Assistance Program to purchase 5 semi-truck loads of logs, sourced from the Lolo National Forest!

With Oil Prices Spiking, Buxton Is Starting A Wood Bank (ME)

“Salmon said the need for emergency wood supplies could rise given the current upward trend of oil prices. So, Buxton volunteers will roll up their sleeves to help.”

Warming Homes, Hearts (WY)

“Beebe said his wife found out her coworker, an older man, needed help getting wood to heat his house, so Beebe has faithfully taken on the weekly task. When asked why he keeps doing it every week, he said simply, ‘I just do.’”

Charity Mobilises To Heat Families (New Zealand)

“‘If you’re living week to week with no, or very little, disposable income, and then you add the cost of firewood and energy, it just creates so much pressure on families.’”