Wood burning stoves are nice and all but some places have burn bans even in the middle of winter when the air quality is poor. Plus storing it gives rats and other vermin a place to take up shop. We have backyard chickens all over. If I had a wood pile I'd soon have a bunch of rats living in it.
Where I live:
Multnomah County has a Wood Burning Curtailment Ordinance
Burning wood is one of the biggest sources of
harmful air pollution in Multnomah County. Multnomah County may issue wood burning restrictions on poor air quality days.
How the Wood Burning Ordinance Works
Homeowners, renters and businesses in Multnomah County cannot burn wood when the air quality is forecasted to be poor. On poor air quality days, people may not use:
- Wood/pellet stoves
- Fireplaces
- Outdoor fire pits
- Chimineas
There are exceptions for those who must use wood to heat their homes, those with limited income, and during emergencies such as a power outage. Households with an exception should
apply for an exemption each year.
Check before you burn! It is illegal to use wood stoves or fireplaces on days when poor air quality is forecast.
www.multco.us