Any value in the wood from a huge tree which has died?

pealy

redlady_1 wrote: »

I dont suppose you are in the SW are you??

No - NW Preston area..

pealy

hethmar wrote: »

OP, the tree is definitely not protected is it?

No - we did check..

Patchwork_Quilt

We've just had some trees cut down and store the wood along the back wall of the house - unprotected. It seems to dry out by itself as the last lot, done two years ago, is just right for the stove. We move it into the back porch on dry days or store a certain amount in a big metal coal bin so that there is always some dry for the fire and leave the rest outside.

As someone said, it could save you hundreds of pounds.

pealy

Thanks again everyone, sounds like the wood will keep in less than ideal conditions a bit longer than I thought so I definitely need to rethink the storage ideas.

Dustykitten

Did you quote include the removal of the wood/chopping into logs/or just felling.

I know a guy who fells trees and then sells logs aswell - double whammy for him. If you can get it chopped then you could advertise it yourself locally as green timber.

In a previous house the neighbours had a yew felled. A craftsperson was delighted to take some of the wood and chopped the rest up for the neighbours in way of payment. They kindly gave it to us as they didn't have a fire.