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Is this good firewood?

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  1. Steve Dixon

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    What kind of wood is this before i accept it? Sorry Im not good at judging what kind they are just yet Thanks!
     

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  2. lukem

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    That looks like a beetle-killed ash tree. Good firewood.
     
  3. Steve Dixon

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    How do you know beetle killed? Im located in NJ as well not sure if that matters
     
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    When the EAB infests an ash tree it will push off a bunch of water sprouts in the lower sections in an effort to survive. This is an ash tree with a lot of water sprouts.
     
  5. Steve Dixon

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    So is it good to take or no?
     
  6. lukem

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    Go get it.
     
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    Get it man. That is Ash and it splits dry. Ash is one of my favorite firewood trees. Looks pretty manageable.
     
  8. oldspark

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    Good wood, not sure about cutting EAB wood, i quit bringing ash home years ago.
    Anyone have an informed opinion?
     
  9. Steve Dixon

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    Thanks!! Will do!
     
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    Should i be concerned about the EAB? The guy lives 4 miles away from me
     
  11. oldspark

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    Do you have any live ash trees close to you?
     
  12. Steve Dixon

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    No i dont believe so. Theres a small piece of woods behind my house though
     
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    If this tree was infected with EAB and it's only 4 miles from your house then they are already at your place.
     
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    Yeah its a 4 mile drive but direct line, less then 2
     
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    Too late to stop EAB if it’s that close already. Bring it on home
     
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    No. The beetle has certainly already been okay your place.

    Go get it
     
  17. billb3

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    The ones above your are not ?
     
  18. oldspark

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    Eab bug only flies about a mile and a half.
     
  19. oldspark

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    What, not sure i understand.
     
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    Oh, referring to the Eab, not the quality of wood.
     
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