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I had to cut down a large Globe Willow tree in my back yard as it was growing into the power line. I have heard that it is dangerous to burn the wood from a Globe Willow in a fireplace as it emits toxic fumes. Is this true?
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I know of no reason to avoid burning willow (of any kind) in a fireplace other than the wood is bery low in density, so it doesn't contain much heat. Go for it.
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