Everything to know about burning locust wood for heat

If you've ever spent a freezing winter night tossing logs into a stove, you quickly realize that burning locust wood is basically the holy grail for anyone who relies on wood heat. I remember the first time I got my hands on a cord of black locust; the logs felt like they were made of lead, and I honestly wondered if my splitter was going to survive the afternoon. But once that first cold snap hit and I saw how long those logs lasted, I was hooked. ...

February 2, 2026 · 7 min · Caldwell Neil