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Brochures and Flyers to Learn about Burning Wood the Right Way

EPA has developed the following materials to help you learn about burning wood the right way.  This information also helps air quality agencies, chimney sweeps, hearth retailers and others promote the Burn Wise program.  

Free Materials

Use the order form to request copies of Burn Wise materials.  

In addition to the materials below, also see our tip sheets about burning wood the right way - in multiple languages.

  • Wet Wood is a Waste (pdf) (2.08 MB)
  • En Espanol: La madera humeda es un desperdicio (pdf) (1.54 MB)
  • Tribal Version of Wet Wood is a Waste Brochure (pdf) (880.35 KB)
  • Does Your Wood Stove Have a Dirty Little Secret? Brochure (pdf) (3.55 MB)
  • En Español: ¿Tiene tu estufa de leña un secreto sucio? (pdf) (2.98 MB)
  • Test Your Wood with a Moisture Meter (pdf) (1.36 MB)
  • En Español: Pruebe su madera con un medidor de humedad (pdf) (1.49 MB, 2020)
  • Build a Firewood Storage Shed (pdf) (8.98 MB)
  • Don't Let Your Investment Go Up in Smoke - Burn Dry, Seasoned Wood (pdf) (116.83 KB)

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  • What You Can Do
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Last updated on May 13, 2025
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