Welcome to low carbon Cairngorms.

Adapting to climate change and cutting greenhouse gases are vital to ensure Cairngorms National Park thrives.

Innovation is alive; from the first electric car on our roads to a pioneering National Park phone app to help you make the most of the Cairngorms area, whatever the weather.

The fuel of the future

Switching from fossil fuels like coal and oil, to locally sourced wood fuel, is one of the best ways to become cleaner, greener and less vulnerable to soaring energy prices.  

The Park is well placed to lead the way on supply, with many undermanaged woods which could be used to produce fuel, providing jobs and opportunities for local business.

Contact Cairngorms National Park's dedicated woodfuel officer Ian Cowe to find out more.

Good for the planet, good for your pocket!

Using wood to heat your home cuts greenhouse gas emissions, saves you money and boosts the local economy.

Explore whether logs, chips or pellets would be the best option for you.  Learn about wood fuelled heating systems, browse our directory to find an installer or buy woodfuel and find out how to store and season firewood.  Discover how to manage woods for fuel, get into the firewood business or work together with friends and neighbours to create a community woodfuel scheme.  Find out why farmers and land managers are turning to trees and exploring new ways to collaborate to meet the increasing demand for quality firewood.