Ash is a hardwood which means it will burn hotter and will provide the most heat for the weight. It burns clean with no smoke and it throws few sparks.

Does white ash make good firewood?

White ash, sugar maple and birch trees also produce excellent firewood, albeit not quite as good as oak and hickory. ... White ash weighs less than most other types of quality firewood and is easier to split into burnable logs.

What is white ash fire?

White ash, however, is a minor post-fire cover constituent that can quickly dissipate, making it important to quantify immediately post-fire, or as soon as possible before rain or wind events disturb and redistribute it (Hudak et al.