Talk:Charcoal/@comment-39421695-20190611184838

I'd say they're MORE ideal as fuel than logs, not less; because not only do they burn for the same time, you only need one axe swing to obtain it, instead of five. And sometimes a fully burnt tree drops a free charcoal, which raises the efficiency even more.

Plus, all the random pine cones that have dropped are easily replanted  if you're worried about losing access to wood.