Did you know that there are numerous laws on the books in New York State regarding the firewood you use to heat your home?. As the cooler temperatures set in across New York, many of us in the Hudson Valley have already begun preparing to keep our homes nice and warm through the winter. If you are planning to heat your home with a wood-burning stove this year the folks at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) want to remind everyone that there are very specific rules you need to follow regarding the wood you are planning to use.