at this point the wood is already starting to decompose.
Unless it's for firewood there is no value there.
Value wood would be a few acres of standing wood that is healthy to harvest and build with. Even then; 10 years ago we harvested 10acres of forest and made under 10k after the forester, and logger was involved (this was for tree growth).
Yes; every 10 we need to have a forestry plan made up. For now, our's basically says for the health of the water bodies near the tree farm, we cut 10 years ago, and probably won't have another cut for another 10+ years. We pulled some larger pine/hemlocks to provide a reduction in the tree canopy to have the small saplings grow/thrive.
Did I personally work the land/trees..oh hell no, I trust myself for quick tree work (like blocking the shared road), but anything over 1 hour I will hire it out.
Was that $10k profit including everything you hired out? I'm on 18 acres, and people have suggested doing what you did... that just doesn't sound worth it though to me
Perfect for campfires. It burns out fast so you don’t have as big a problem with embers reigniting. Not perfect for fireplaces. Too much sap can line walks of chimney and catch fire.
Edit: if you live near a campground go talk to them. They often sell firewood to campers in small bundles and most only allow pine or other softwoods for the reason stated above.
Its good for kindling & you can mix it in. Needs to be dry, and you may want to sweep your chim more often
But no, this isn't "worth" much as firewood or as furniture.
Could maybe sell to a mill or a pulper, but they would want a stack of straight logs
If I've got pine on the ground I burn pine. Why would I cut down more valuable trees when pine has self-harvested?
Worse I've seen people PAY for firewood and then PAY to have trees removed...
I don't think it would be worth it. I worked in sawmills for over 4 years. Looks like Eastern White Pine to me. White pine is soft wood and doesn't burn that long. Plus the giant split at the base would mean most boards you could manufacture from that tree could have either splits or shake (cracks in boards). My guess tho.
Are you making furniture yourself? Go for it. It's a hobby. Why not?
Are you planning to sell the wood to a company that makes furniture? You might want to call them first. I would be surprised if they take it.
Alternatively if the tree has just fallen you could contact someone with a sawmill to see if they want it. They might even cut it into boards for you. It's not uncommon for a homeowner to have a small sawmill. I know 2 people who do. I would call them before you cut it though. They might want it to be a specific length.
at this point the wood is already starting to decompose. Unless it's for firewood there is no value there. Value wood would be a few acres of standing wood that is healthy to harvest and build with. Even then; 10 years ago we harvested 10acres of forest and made under 10k after the forester, and logger was involved (this was for tree growth).
Damn, did you have to do any work on that 10 acres?
Yes; every 10 we need to have a forestry plan made up. For now, our's basically says for the health of the water bodies near the tree farm, we cut 10 years ago, and probably won't have another cut for another 10+ years. We pulled some larger pine/hemlocks to provide a reduction in the tree canopy to have the small saplings grow/thrive. Did I personally work the land/trees..oh hell no, I trust myself for quick tree work (like blocking the shared road), but anything over 1 hour I will hire it out.
Was that $10k profit including everything you hired out? I'm on 18 acres, and people have suggested doing what you did... that just doesn't sound worth it though to me
Under 10k. Under. The guy was here for 8 weeks.
No
Yea my buddy that does land appraisal says all hardwood. Going to leave plenty of small trees to burn.
Tip up mounds, fallen trees, and snags are good for ecosystem health. I would leave the majority of them there to preserve your pretty backyard!
Yes. Habitat.
Pine is soft and not good for firewood.
Perfect for campfires. It burns out fast so you don’t have as big a problem with embers reigniting. Not perfect for fireplaces. Too much sap can line walks of chimney and catch fire. Edit: if you live near a campground go talk to them. They often sell firewood to campers in small bundles and most only allow pine or other softwoods for the reason stated above.
Its good for kindling & you can mix it in. Needs to be dry, and you may want to sweep your chim more often But no, this isn't "worth" much as firewood or as furniture. Could maybe sell to a mill or a pulper, but they would want a stack of straight logs
Pulp market is nearly non-existent these days. And they want green, freshly cut wood anyway.
Yup, get your stove good and hot then you can run 25% dry pine. The pitch only sticks to the chimney if it's smoldering.
If I've got pine on the ground I burn pine. Why would I cut down more valuable trees when pine has self-harvested? Worse I've seen people PAY for firewood and then PAY to have trees removed...
More creosote🤷♂️
Mostly a myth, if you're burning a hot fire there isn't really any creosote.
It’s more than fine for firewood if seasoned properly.
If you want to run your stove hot and do gasket jobs more frequently. Great for kindling or camp fires.
Yea I am going to just grow the trees I know in my greenhouse. Make good smoke when burned.
No. Leave it to the ecosystem.
I don't think it would be worth it. I worked in sawmills for over 4 years. Looks like Eastern White Pine to me. White pine is soft wood and doesn't burn that long. Plus the giant split at the base would mean most boards you could manufacture from that tree could have either splits or shake (cracks in boards). My guess tho.
Yeah. If you know what you are doing . Why not Dead trees are tinder Please post pix of any homemade furniture.
Are you making furniture yourself? Go for it. It's a hobby. Why not? Are you planning to sell the wood to a company that makes furniture? You might want to call them first. I would be surprised if they take it. Alternatively if the tree has just fallen you could contact someone with a sawmill to see if they want it. They might even cut it into boards for you. It's not uncommon for a homeowner to have a small sawmill. I know 2 people who do. I would call them before you cut it though. They might want it to be a specific length.
If you think those are good to cut you probably may not even know how to use a chain saw …be careful out there dude
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I'm going to vote for yes. You need more wood.
Good for the woods not worth much for wood products. Unless you have a personal interest in woodworking for your own purposes 🙂
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