Experience the warmth and flavour of Namibia with our premium Braai/BBQ firewood, harvested from invasive acacia species such as Sekelbos (Sickle bush), Swarthaak (Blackthorn), and Baster Kameeldoring (a Hybrid Camel thorn). Our firewood embodies the essence of Namibian wilderness, carefully selected and prepared directly from rural farmers.
Sourced from sustainable practices, our firewood not only enhances your heating and cooking experience but also aids in controlling invasive species. We take pride in offering high-quality firewood at unbeatable prices, thanks to our direct relationships with local farmers. By bypassing intermediaries, we ensure that you receive the best value for your money.
Our Namibian firewood is manufactured with care, delivering consistent heat and a distinctive flavour to your BBQ or heating stove. Whether you're grilling meats, vegetables, or enjoying a cosy campfire under the stars, our firewood provides the perfect fuel for unforgettable moments with friends and family.
Discover the taste of Namibia and elevate your outdoor cooking experience with our premium Braai/BBQ firewood. Contact us today for more information and let the essence of the Namibian wilderness ignite your outdoor gatherings.
Carbon Foot Print of Namibian Firewood vs European Firewood
Some will ask; “why ship firewood all the way from Southern Africa when you can get it from Eastern Europe? And what about the carbon footprint?”
Both come by ship.
The container vessels from Southern Africa are many times larger and spend about the same amount of time on the water according to my last imports from Riga.
The container vessels from Southern Africa being much bigger than the vessels from the Baltics, carry many times more cargo, which makes the cost per m3 of timber through the economy of scale marginal in comparison to the smaller vessels. The fuel emissions per m3 of timber therefore being much larger for the smaller vessels.
And what’s more: It is cheaper - the economy of scale working in its favour at around 75 - 80% of the price of a Baltic container.
Anyone who has seen the monsterous logging machines in Europe may know that it comes at a carbon price. Tons of CO2 and methane are emmitted daily in the forests. Whereas, because the encroaching bush is on rural farmland and government land, much of the harvesting is done by hand or chainsaw where one can afford it. There are very few companies that own logging machines in Namibia.
Much of the population in Namibia live in rural areas. And because of the harshness of the land and climate, agriculture is sparse. To increase the difficulties of the land, bush encroachment is taking over grasslands effecting agriculture badly and increasing the impoverished state of the land.
The government has worked hard at incentivising the rural areas to utilise the encroachment of bush growth to produce firewood and charcoal. And hence the firewood and charcoal industries were born producing job opportunities for rural settlements, while improving the grasslands to their former states, providing grazing for their livestock.
The timber obtained from these acacia species is harder than oak, making excellent firewood and charcoal. And even though it comes from afar to the European markets, it is still more competitively priced than comparitive species in Europe such as Beech, Ash and Oak.
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