Firewood is not a new form of fuel; Historically, wood has been used as fuel for millennia and many civilizations depend on it as a source of energy. Even today, countries in the South still use wood to produce heat. By the turn of the 19th century in the United Kingdom, wood was no longer the primary source of energy, but rather a fossil fuel, which defines and dominates the way we live today. Additionally, with a growing population since World War II, much of the UK's agricultural land has been used solely for conservation programs and agricultural harvests. However, with growing concerns about climate change, forests are beginning to be repurposed for the use of renewable energy. In the UK, fuelwood is available as sawdust, pellets, leaves, charcoal chips and firewood. The particular type used depends on factors such as application, quality, quantity and source. When we look at the geography of fuelwood in the UK, we can view it from a broader perspective that reflects the geographical discipline. Sustainability is a way that attempts to combine land landscapes, environments and people. We view sustainability “through what are called the “three pillars”, namely economic, social and environmental or ecological” (Gregory et al 2009: 738) and it is these pillars which must “be used as a reference for objectives within which we must achieve” (O' Riordan 2004: 245) so that we can use today's resources without compromising the supplies of future generations. Due to increased awareness of climate change and the need to use a low carbon renewable energy source, this essay will primarily focus on the sustainability of fuelwood in the UK. With temperatures rising due to the burning of fossil fuels causing variations in our climate, more is being done to transform...... middle of paper ...... productive agricultural land into biomass production for wood of fire. Even with economic incentives, farmers still view this activity as a risk to their livelihoods. If managed appropriately, firewood can prove cost effective in reducing the UK's carbon emissions by 2050 and boosting the economy. However, to ensure that the woodfuel system is considered sustainable, the production system must not impact local or regional ecosystems, societies and economies. Organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council and the Forestry Commission can ensure sustainable practices are in place to manage our forests; however, this is only part of the woodfuel system. Local and regional businesses and farmers need to interact with each other to ensure that other systems such as conversion, transportation and waste management are also managed sustainably within the woodfuel system..