diff --git a/lignumis/data-updates.lua b/lignumis/data-updates.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e3e118d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lignumis/data-updates.lua
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+require("prototypes/content/updates")
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diff --git a/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg b/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
index 00de6ce..adc2fbd 100644
--- a/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
+++ b/lignumis/locale/en/strings.cfg
@@ -81,5 +81,8 @@ basic-construction-robotics-copper=Basic construction robotics (copper)
 wood-floor=Wood floor
 natural-gold-soil=Gold-infused soil
 
+[fuel-category-name]
+wood=Wood fuel
+
 [lignumis]
 start-new-game=Lignumis is meant to be played in a fresh game as it extends the early game before Nauvis.
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diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/burner-long-handed-inserter.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/burner-long-handed-inserter.lua
index c777c18..4c3621b 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/burner-long-handed-inserter.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/burner-long-handed-inserter.lua
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ long_handed_inserter.energy_source = {
     fuel_categories = { "chemical" },
     effectivity = 1,
     fuel_inventory_size = 1,
-    initial_fuel = "wood",
-    initial_fuel_percent = 0.5,
+    initial_fuel = "coal",
+    initial_fuel_percent = 0.25,
     light_flicker = { color = { 0, 0, 0 } },
     smoke = {
         {
diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/data.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/data.lua
index e8ad506..d34dcc6 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/data.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/data.lua
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ require("steam-science")
 require("wood-liquefaction")
 require("wooden-rocket-silo")
 require("basic-gun-turret")
+require("fuel-category")
 require("basic-construction-robots")
 
 require("noise")
diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category-updates.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category-updates.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..34b3a5c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category-updates.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+local blacklist = {
+    --"burner-assembling-machine",
+    --"stone-furnace",
+    --"desiccation-furnace",
+    --"lumber-mill"
+}
+
+function update_fuel_categories(t)
+    for _, entity in pairs(t) do
+        if entity.energy_source
+            and entity.energy_source.type == "burner"
+            and not table.contains(blacklist, entity.name)
+            and entity.energy_source.fuel_categories
+            and table.contains(entity.energy_source.fuel_categories, "chemical")
+        then
+            table.insert(entity.energy_source.fuel_categories, "wood")
+        end
+    end
+end
+
+data.raw.item["wood"].fuel_category = "wood"
+data.raw.item["lumber"].fuel_category = "wood"
+data.raw.item["tree-seed"].fuel_category = "wood"
+data.raw.item["wooden-wall"].fuel_category = "wood"
+
+-- Add more if incompatibilities arise
+update_fuel_categories(data.raw["boiler"])
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diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..99191c9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/fuel-category.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+data:extend({
+    {
+        type = "fuel-category",
+        name = "wood"
+    }
+})
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diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/gold/stromatolite.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/gold/stromatolite.lua
index 3d50035..753f5f3 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/content/gold/stromatolite.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/gold/stromatolite.lua
@@ -184,7 +184,9 @@ local seed = {
     drop_sound = space_age_item_sounds.agriculture_inventory_move,
     stack_size = 10,
     default_import_location = "lignumis",
-    weight = 10 * kg
+    weight = 10 * kg,
+    fuel_category = "wood",
+    fuel_value = "100kJ"
 }
 
 local bacteria = {
diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/content/updates.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/content/updates.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c6d2a3f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/content/updates.lua
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+require("fuel-category-updates")
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diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
index a7c43db..74036aa 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ burner_inserter.hand_base_picture.filename = "__lignumis__/graphics/entity/burne
 burner_inserter.hand_closed_picture.filename = "__lignumis__/graphics/entity/burner-inserter-hand-closed.png"
 burner_inserter.hand_open_picture.filename = "__lignumis__/graphics/entity/burner-inserter-hand-open.png"
 burner_inserter.platform_picture.sheet.filename = "__lignumis__/graphics/entity/burner-inserter-platform.png"
+burner_inserter.energy_source.initial_fuel = "coal"
+burner_inserter.energy_source.initial_fuel_percent = 0.15
 
 data.raw.item["burner-inserter"].icon = "__lignumis__/graphics/icons/burner-inserter.png"
 
@@ -44,10 +46,6 @@ local wood_processing = data.raw.recipe["wood-processing"]
 wood_processing.ingredients[1].amount = 1
 wood_processing.icon = data.raw.item["tree-seed"].icon
 
-local tree_seed = data.raw.item["tree-seed"]
-tree_seed.fuel_category = nil
-tree_seed.fuel_value = nil
-
 for _, tree in pairs(data.raw.tree) do
     tree.minable.result = nil
     tree.minable.count = nil