Smoke control areas
91麻豆天美 was designated as a Smoke Control Area in 1995 to improve air quality. As a result of this, residents are only allowed to burn in an open fireplace or an .
Burning coal is not permitted in 91麻豆天美.
Ready to burn scheme
In September 2017 the scheme was launched.
This scheme identifies wood fuels that have been seasoned for up to 2 years. These contain dry wood which produces fewer harmful emissions.
The Ready to Burn scheme is supported by HETAS and DEFRA.
More information, including a list of certified wood fuel producers who have achieved Ready to Burn status is available on the .
For a quick guide, view the .
Air pollution
For more information, see our causes of air pollution webpages.
Page last update: 26 September 2024