"Wood provides warmth twice, once when you cut it and again when you burn it."
Nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, our extensive woodlands have been a source of quality hardwood firewood for generations. As stewards of this land, we’ve perfected the art of supplying firewood that not only warms homes but also maintains the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Here, we explore the intricacies of this time-honoured practice and why it matters in today’s world.
The Woodland Bounty of Llantrithyd Park
Our deer park is a treasure trove of hardwood varieties, each with its unique burning characteristics:
• Ash: Known for its low moisture content and excellent heat output
• Oak: Prized for its long, slow burn and intense heat
• Beech: Produces a steady flame and pleasant aroma
• Hawthorn: Offers a hot, clean burn with minimal smoke
These species have been carefully managed for generations, ensuring a sustainable supply of firewood while maintaining the park’s ecological balance.
The Seasoning Process: A Labour of Love
Seasoning firewood is an art form that involves:
1. Cutting logs to appropriate lengths
2. Splitting the wood to increase surface area
3. Stacking logs to allow air circulation
4. Protecting the wood from rain while allowing airflow
5. Waiting patiently for moisture content to decrease
Properly seasoned wood burns more efficiently, produces more heat, and creates less smoke, making it ideal for open fires and wood-burning stoves.
Tailoring to Your Needs
Understanding that different fireplaces and stoves have varying requirements, we offer a range of log sizes:
• 8-9” logs: Suitable for 99% of log burners
• 12” logs: For larger stoves and fireplaces
• 14” logs: Ideal for open hearths and larger installations
• Victorian logs: Specially split thinner for Hobbit stoves and Victorian fireplaces.
Longer logs generally provide a longer burn time, so we recommend choosing the longest size that fits your wood burner comfortably.
The Environmental Edge
In these times of increasing environmental awareness, our locally sourced firewood offers significant advantages:
• Minimal carbon footprint: Our wood travels merely hundreds of meters from wood to customer, drastically reducing transport emissions compared to imported European wood.
• Responsible forestry: Our woodlands are managed sustainably, ensuring the long-term health of the ecosystem.
• Supporting local biodiversity: Proper woodland management creates diverse habitats for wildlife, including our resident deer population.
By choosing firewood from Llantrithyd Deer Park, you’re buying fuel and investing in a centuries-old tradition of sustainable land management and supporting local biodiversity.
We supply logs loose (fill your boot) or in sacks. Order your firewood today in our Online Store