Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Saiso]

So I have some standing dead Maple that are in the bottom of the slough/gully. Tall few branches nice to work with.

But... They seem to be infested with powder beetles. I cut some last year and it was 1st in last out. Was like handling flour bags and my fear was infesting the wood shed.

Is there a way to kill them? My guess is best leave em to the wood peckers...

Interesting. Got pictures? I normally leave any wood with no bark and wet, saggy, rotted, and in your case, « infested » with beetles, for biodiversity and the ecosystem. Or if possible, salvage what I can for outdoor fires.

 

[MustangMike]

When I dropped the Black Walnut I had to cut a few good size limbs from another tree to get it to drop. The bark did not look much different, but the wood is a yellowish brown.

Anyone have any idea what I cut? The tree seemed to have several near vertical trunks about 8" in diameter.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Looks like this from last year pretty much. Standing stuff is nice hard and nearly dry.

I get the bio diversity. Just not sure how it works here. Are the trees dead then infested or infested and die?

 

[grizz55chev]

When I dropped the Black Walnut I had to cut a few good size limbs from another tree to get it to drop. The bark did not look much different, but the wood is a yellowish brown.

Anyone have any idea what I cut? The tree seemed to have several near vertical trunks about 8" in diameter.

Black locust?

 

[Saiso]

Looks like this from last year pretty much. Standing stuff is nice hard and nearly dry.

I get the bio diversity. Just not sure how it works here. Are the trees dead then infested or infested and die?

Can some pieces be cleaned up and scraped? Doesn’t look too bad.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

I burned it. I did find this and that didn't put me at ease at all. The first beetles shown are what I'm seeing.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef616

 

[grizz55chev]

I burned it. I did find this and that didn't put me at ease at all. The first beetles shown are what I'm seeing.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef616

No bueno, I’d burn that wood outside only.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Yeah I don't need it. Just such quick stuff to work up. Sounds like the trees are dead and dry prior to infestation. But I have no desire to cut the live maples. There is only that area where I assume one of my uncle's probably planted them a generation ago. Used to be the chicken yard way back before my dad was even a thought.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

When I dropped the Black Walnut I had to cut a few good size limbs from another tree to get it to drop. The bark did not look much different, but the wood is a yellowish brown.

Anyone have any idea what I cut? The tree seemed to have several near vertical trunks about 8" in diameter.

Pics?

 

[MustangMike]

Black locust?

You know, I should have thought of that, but was not expecting any of that in that lot. But I did see one on an adjoining property, so likely that is it. Will have to go back and check!

That will make nice fire wood if it is! I guess the tree was not large enough for it to be obvious to me.

 

[farmer steve]

When I dropped the Black Walnut I had to cut a few good size limbs from another tree to get it to drop. The bark did not look much different, but the wood is a yellowish brown.

Anyone have any idea what I cut? The tree seemed to have several near vertical trunks about 8" in diameter.

Look like this Mike ?

 

[farmer steve]

More highly valuable black walnut destined for someone's wood stove or fireplace.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Look like this Mike ?
View attachment 712975

I thought about doing that Steve but I have no idea what stack the locust is in.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

A couple years ago a tulip tree came down across a lane we use to access firewood so we cut it up and brought it home. Got into it in this years stack. That stuff isn’t much heavier than balsa wood when it’s dry! Good for starting a fire but wouldn’t want it for much else.

 

[farmer steve]

I thought about doing that Steve but I have no idea what stack the locust is in.

That's not locust in my pic.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Duh! Not quite green/yellow enough.Teach me to make a quick glance and assumption.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Another State of the Wood Shed Address

Well here we are past the half way mark of the heating season. With inspiration and motivation from ya all I think I'm gonna make it to spring!

The overview. Lots of open space.

This is 3 rows deep by 7' high stacked, plus tossed on top by approximately 14.6 long. All burnable today.

This is 1.7 cord of mostly oak with a little cherry and elm that needs more time. Hoping not to get into it before next season.


Thanks for all the motivations!

 

[farmer steve]

Duh! Not quite green/yellow enough.Teach me to make a quick glance and assumption.

Take a quick glance at this pic and say locust. Fresh split.

 

[JustJeff]

Came home from work and saw the stack was almost nonexistent, so I started carrying wood up from under the deck. I didn't ask for help because the kids have done it themselves the last couple times. Next thing I know, there they all are "jeez dad, let us know when you're going to do this. It's easier when everyone helps". I have great kids!

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[farmer steve]

Came home from work and saw the stack was almost nonexistent, so I started carrying wood up from under the deck. I didn't ask for help because the kids have done it themselves the last couple times. Next thing I know, there they all are "jeez dad, let us know when you're going to do this. It's easier when everyone helps". I have great kids!

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