Wood fuel is not a new form of fuel; Historically, wood has been used as a fuel for millennia and many civilizations used it as an energy source. Even today, the South of the world uses wood to produce heat. By the early 19th century in the UK, wood was no longer the main source of energy, but rather the fossil fuel, which now shapes and dominates the way we live today. Furthermore, with a growing population since the Second World War, much of the UK's farmland has only been used for conservation programs and agricultural harvests. However, with growing concern about climate change, forests are now emerging to be used again for renewable energy use. Wood fuel in the UK is available in the form of sawdust, pellets, sheets, coal chips and kindling. The particular type used depends on factors such as application, quality, quantity and source. When we look at the geography of wood fuel in the UK, we can see it from a broader perspective that reflects the discipline of geography. Sustainability is a way that seeks to combine terrestrial landscapes, environments and people together. We consider sustainability “through the so-called 'three pillars', namely economic, social and environmental or ecological” (Gregory et al 2009: 738) and it is these pillars that must “be used as a point of reference for the objectives in that we need to 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 low carbon and renewable energy sources, this essay will predominantly focus on the sustainability of wood fuel in the UK. With rising temperatures due to the burning of fossil fuels, causing shifts in our climate, more is being done to turn... half paper... productive agricultural land into biomass production for use as wood fuel . Even with economic incentives, farmers continue to consider this activity a risk to their livelihood. If managed appropriately, wood fuel can be rewarding by reducing the UK's carbon emissions by 2050 and boosting the economy. However, to ensure that the wood fuel system is considered sustainable, the production system must have no impact on local or regional ecosystems, societies and economies. Organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council and the Forestry Commission can ensure that sustainable practices are in place to manage our woodlands; however this is only part of the wood burning system. Both local and regional businesses and farmers need to interact with each other to ensure that other systems such as conversion, transport and waste management are also managed sustainably within the wood fuel system..