No, wood burners are not going to be banned in the UK. New regulations did come into effect in 2022 that require all new stoves to meet certain environmental standards. Thanks to the new Ecodesign regulations, all DEFRA approved log burners and stoves are now environmentally friendly and are suitable to use even in Smokeless zones, providing you burn seasoned wood or smokeless fuel (more on this below). This means you can enjoy the many benefits of a wood burning stove without causing any harm to the environment.