(Also, a number whose seed pods are only opened by bushfires.). Maybe the aroma will get better with age after seasoning this summer . My favorite firewood here in S. Oregon is dry Pacific Madrone, followed closely by Oregon white oak, California black oak, and old growth Douglas fir that has grown slowly on poor soil. myimages[4]="../../../images/top-banner/ez50-banner.jpg" Ponderosa Pine / Spruce. Be sure to let it season before burning to know how it should truly burn .Funny Story, I had a friend that cut a storm fallen red oak . I have several old pecan trees already cut. EXCELLENT WOOD!Nashville, TN. The truth is, you really cant put a finger on the exact amount the lumber companies will buy your trees. White Spruce. 2 in. Picea Pungens Glauca. I have burned them in that past and would like to know if anyone knew the BTU value of these trees? MY PREFERENCE would be the DR flywheel special.. Man that thing smokes with efficiency. We'll calculate it's worth using a simple equation: Tree value = Circumference Height Basic value. However, they are likely to cause some oral irritation which will be uncomfortable for the animals. Simply enter the tree caliper We would not charge you for the lumbar, if you just cut it down and take it with you. Putting out adverts online is another way to find buyers for your tree. Also, it has immense value in the manufacture of soundboards in piano and violins. The tree value calculator will function as a black walnut tree value calculator by entering the tree values This can help you decide what the best firewood type is for your needs. Light the newspaper, which ignites the twigs, which ignites the wood chips. I already know seasoned oak is gonna be near the top choice because of the hot coals it produces . Many use digger pine as it is reasonably priced, but requires that yearly clean out. A well educated, 76 year old, freedom loving American who worries about my children and grandchildren. It smells great too . The cajun, Any BTU rating for Russian olive? ), I am reduced to asking neighbors or builders if I can haul away their downed trees. THE EARLY SNOW STORM DAMAGED A LOT OF TREES HERE IN ORANGE COUNTY NY. It is common for the timber buyer to be responsible for harvesting the trees and transporting them to their sawmill for cutting and resale. im a firewood dealer i burn everything but when my house is cold and i want it to get hot fast its doug fir all the way. /* BTUs or British Thermal Units are a measure of the amount of heat energy available in any given substance. I live in Oregon(Portland) and have used all the local species for both fireplace and stove heat. I would seriously equate this to $17 [a gallon for] gas. A cord is 128 cubic feet but because of air space between pieces the actual amount of solid wood may be only 70-90 cubic feet. Input the average diameter and height of each section, one at a time and choose ether red oak or white oak . Interested in selling lumber on 2 lots 3.36 acres each in Rusk County, Texas.Im soliciting ALL companys willing to removal timber to purchase. repeat the process for other tree types growing on that acre and total to get an approximate timber value. Would it be possible to post the btu value of Monterey Pine? The chart below has some of our standard sizes and prices in Pine & Poplar lumber already calculated for you. Blue spruce is most common in Colorado and the Southwest. 4 years later I still come here when I need to cut a load of firewood. Big bright flames and smells good.Also beech is a very clean burning wood according to my grand dad .Smokes very little and burns to a huge coal. There are mine if I want them. After questioning some lumber buyers here and there, I came up with a list of figures. I have a lot full of pine trees that I recently cut to logs that I would like to sell. <>>> Theyre all gone around here.. Overall, pine is used more often for bookcases, shelving and cabinets, basically because it's more aesthetically pleasing than spruce. Thank you . I forgot to mention that I cut and split a Catalpa. I am allergic to Russian Olive when it is growing. Anyone who thinks its crappy has either failed to keep it dry, not split it small enough or burned it green. In July, the average temperature ranges from 13.9 to 15.0 degrees C (57 to 59 degrees F). Not sure how the current market conditions have suppressed the prices, but they were worth as much as US$1000 per for the perfect stuff, back 6 or 7 years ago. A tall, large diameter branch free white pine can be worth more than some tropical hardwoods. Exposing its furniture to outdoor use will immensely hamper its durability. This is a means you can trust since I dont expect someone close to you to give you misleading information. While this cuts down on sparks, it still doesnt keep smaller ones from escaping thru the gaps in the doors. I think I saw on another btu chart that poplar is 17.0 , but not totally for sure. Dont worry about the ashes your stove produces. 5 m) high and 17 in (43 cm) circumference. The trees tips are edible and have a high volume of Vitamin C. In addition, these leaves have a characteristic tart flavor which you can use to spice things up in the kitchen. A lot of them were planted during the dust bowl times to prevent wind erosion. Ill cut a limb, and if its yellow inside its hedge. Let it cook for about 2 hrs or until the flames from the gases slow down from spewing out the holes in the bucket lid. since im now retired it sure is nice to cut on my schedule. This includes studs and beams, struts, braces and framing for shelf supports. Thus, itll form loads of creosote in your chimney. For instance, Blue Spruce, like these trees, has resin canals. Spruce has exceptional tonal value, and has one of the highest strength to weight ratios of all wood species. Keeps for a couple years at best. After the moisture evaporates the logs burn great . There is some conflicting data between different sources due to different calculating variables. I have been burning Honey Locust, Dogwood, Apple, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Tulip Poplar(Tulip Tree) and Sassafras. Pine is perhaps the most misunderstood of all the wood species. I don't really care about making any money off of them, I'd just like to know if it would be worth trying to find someone who would cut them down to have them, instead of charging me more than most houses are worth in my area. Some report that it can cause a lot of creosote buildup in stoves and chimneys. How do you burn and what type of stove do you use? } I live in East Kentucky and fire wood is abundant. endobj I just split and stacked 4 yr supply of silver maple, so Im sorry to see how low its BTU rating is. If you are an adventurous eater, you will find immense value in Blue Spruce as it contains edible parts. I live in Memphis Tennessee. I have some birch and cherry Ive been mixing it in with that too. Have burned fir and cedar from the property, but so far have stayed away from the pine. The smell just gets me ready for breakfast as soon as I get it going! Ive never tried Blue Spruce for turning. I am interested in selling them. Whether it's lumberyards with surplus lumber or a homeowner who has more wood than they need for a project, you can also always try to find lumber online. large diameter trees that are 4 foot across can be worth a small fortune if they are tall, straight and dividing the height of the tree into 10 foot sections. var myimages=new Array() Also, while it features a low BTU (British Thermal Units), you can still use it as the trees are readily available. LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, is a measurement commonly used by design professionalssuch as architects and interior designersthat expresses the percentage of light reflected from a surface. This keeps all sparks from shooting onto our carpet. It does have a more bitter, eye burning smoke than most woods. Most people who sell their trees for lumber sell them as standing timber. Your data on them show similar figures, and, I would confirm them to be very heavy, hot burning fuels. Any comments would be helpful. If you can, sell it and save the $$$ to buy fresh 1 yr old wood later on from someone else. I dont know how they compare split and dried. You are correct Bill, wood has about the same BTU per weight. General Description: The sapwood is white to a pale yellow in color, while the heartwood is a light brown to a light reddish-brown. As such, glass doors are essential to preventing a fire in your living room. Green Wood. I have also burned green osage orange. It shares similar characteristics to some common softwood trees, such as larches and pines. Cedar doesnt heat well for us, and throws a lot of creosote up the chimney, so we only use it for outside campfires. I find black cherry and hickory give the best burning results. FYI, this insert has glass doors and a chain-link curtain inside them. Local store prices may vary from those displayed. imagelinks[5]="https://woodmizer.com/Store/Shop/Sawmill-Options/CookieMizer-Clamping-Jig?utm_source=forestryforum.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=cookiemizer&utm_term=2021-03-09&utm_content=800x160" About 20 acres +. My grand dad swears beech is king. To put a figure to it, you can have the buyer come over and look at them.