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Smoke the Smoke - 10 Top Tips to Reduce Wood Smoke this Winter

SMOKE THE SMOKE – 10 TOP TIPS TO REDUCE WOOD SMOKE THIS WINTER

People with wood burning heaters are being encouraged to take 10 simple steps to reduce smoke while staying toasty this winter.

“Wood burning heaters can be a great way of staying warm at night, but it’s important to use them in a manner which reduces the impact on people who live and work nearby,” Environment Minister Matt Kean said.

"Even though wood is a natural material, when burned it produces harmful particle pollution which can become trapped close to the ground and impact people’s health."