Most tree companies around me have a running list for drops. I don't tip because they're charging the removal property to remove the trees. I'm doing a favor for the tree guys to take the wood. Most guys gave up splitting and selling because of the time and effort. It's way easier, and cost effective, for them to just cut and drop
The stringy looking log? Any idea of the other logs in the photo? I figured they could be cottonwood in earlier stage of Growth but not sure.
Looks like cottonwood to me. If it has a barnyard smell to it, then that's a dead giveaway. Also, pretty large growth rings.
Zack323 not really trying to highjack your thread, but it is tree service related. City maintenance guy ( good friend) came by work today and told me that a big tree was being taken down in town and thought I might want the wood. He said he thought it was a walnut, but after telling me where it is I knew it was a very large dead elm. I have driven by it many times trying to figure how to bid it and do the job if I ever get the bucket truck I’m trying to get. After talking to Terry I figured the wood was headed to the dump but also knew that the renter in the house under the tree wanted it. Made a plan with the boss and coworker/stepson to go get it from the dump for the shop at work. Drove by the job and could see that they hadn’t removed any wood off the property yet, so we parked in the driveway of my rental which is next door and watched. Trying to learn a little more about tree removal in tight quarters and aerial bucket truck work. Eventually one of the ground guys came to get some water out of the pickup parked by us. So I approached him and asked what they were going to do with the wood. He said one of the customers was keeping it. After watching them work for just a little bit I was relieved that I didn’t get the chance to do the removal. Their truck has to have at least 15-20ft more reach than the one I’m trying to get, maybe even more. I could never have done it safely. As for the wood from it… I’ll swing by tomorrow and get a picture of the pile on the edge of the street. I’m sure The occupant of the tan house is the one wanting the wood. There’s a pretty fair chance that I can still have a shot at getting some because he only has a little 5-7 ton electric splitter and I’m guessing a saw to match. There’s only one other guy in town that I know of who has saw enough to handle the big stuff besides me. I’m guessing the DBH is right around 42” give or take. So…. Since we were geared up to go firewooding and the plan was a bust, we went 3 blocks north to 3 standing dead barkless elms that are in the city street right of way that the city maintenance guy told me to go get when I had a chance. My advice to you Zack323 get to know someone who works at the town maintenance department
Sandhillbilly, that's a great idea. In our town, I've spotted some maple and Ash along downtown streets but for the most part, it's Cottonwood. I tried reaching out to the State of Wyoming in my county to reach their fire mitigation department. No luck so far. I also tried reaching out to two large ranches, no luck. I'll keep on trying! I have yet to come across any elm but my eyes are open!
Oh yeah. I had to have one company stop because I couldn't keep up. Now we have a close friend who has a tree business. I can contact him when I need logs. For now I'm good, BUT if he comes across ash, I'll take it because I'm an ash snob
Having a landfill or dump that allows you to pick through the wood is a great resource. With it being so close to home even more so. In my area their is no scavenging, you get one warning then you aren't allowed back. I'd get some semi chisel chains if you are going to be cutting dirty wood. Best of luck!
Good to have connections. Nothing wrong with ash. Wish i could get more myself. Gotta post some pics. Love to see what fellow CT hoarders are working on. Hoard on and cut safe!
A local tree business has recently posted to the local facebook page for people interested in logs and rounds. The town has a humongous tub grinder and tree parts dumping used to be free but it still costs to get there and often it's easier to drop off locally so they are expanding their drop-off list. They keep pine separate, too. There's probably an element of goodwill there as well especially with how fuel prices have risen.
Loaded up the pick-up this morning at the landfill. A mix of Cottonwood, Russian Olive and ELM (can anyone confirm from picture?).
Is it stringy or hard to split? Elm I had had a weird smell to it. I can't describe it but its hardly pleasant to smell. Musky or slightly moldy I'd label it as such.
