More valuable as fence posts and split fence.I still cannot figure out how it is possible that locust can grow so fast and yet be as dense as oak and produce about the same heat content in BTU/Lb. It's also rather easy to split green and dries rather quickly for use as firewood. And, it has good rot resistance and is disease free. It's truly an amazing species with thornless and podless varieties available. You have to wonder why more of it isn't around or being harvested as a fuelwood.
Stuff takes 40+ years to rot.y in-laws have a barn with 100 year old locusts posts. I love locust as a fuel wood too. Much more money as a fence though