Can you burn driftwood from a lake?
Can you burn driftwood from a lake? The EPA includes driftwood in its list of Items You Should Never Burn in Your [Wood-Burning] Appliance, because it will release toxic chemicals when burned.
Why is driftwood so special?
Ecological benefits of driftwood Driftwood provides stability to the sandy beach environment. With winds and waves, beaches are constantly shifting and experiencing natural disturbance. Like the edges you build around a garden, driftwood helps hold the sand in place and allows plants to take root.
Why is driftwood protected?
Driftwood provides valuable fish and wildlife habitat and adds to the unique character of the flowage; it is rapidly disappearing through natural processes and from illegal harvest. State law prohibits removal of driftwood from the property.