Picking up wood from out of state, you're choices?

Ok, to make a long story short, I'm bringing my trailer to Neb. next week for Thanksgiving.
My Fathers neighbor has insisted on it, and that I come back with a full trailer/truck load of seasoned splits.
He has a lot of wood so if you were to choose, what would be your prime pick?
Here's a list of what I know he has-

• Ash
• Walnut
• Mulberry
• Locust
• Orange Osage

I know he has a lot of Ash and Walnut. Not sure how much of the others.
So.... what would you choose?
(my trailer is #3500, 5 x 10. Truck bed is 5' usable (short box Ford))
Take your time, I have a week to send my request.

 

Osage, Locust, ash then walnut. Just watch the weight in case you get scaled.

 

Hedge, locust, mulberry, ash, walnut...in that order.

Hedge and locust are seriously f'n heavy. You can't load that trailer like you would with pine, so be careful.

 

I hear you. I've only got 18" side boards on the trailer so "mounding" a load of splits won't go over 24" tall. 80 or so cubic feet?

 

Yep, the exact order stated by the guys above. You'll love the Hedge & Locust.

 

I’ve never even seen it but Osage is way up on the scale of wants

 

Yup, it's a good list. I've never burned Locust before though. If I get the choice...
Osage, Locust (based on what I've heard), Ash, Mulberry, Walnut.
Mulberry has a great fireworks display when you open the door to re-load. I don't want a stove full of coals though, the BKK doesn't put out enough heat when it coals up too much.

 

Killer firewood, only drawback is it sparks a lot. Cells hold sap & explode when heated. Kinda like a sparkler, gotta be careful when opening the doors. Great heat for the coldest nights & lasts like you wouldn't believe.

 

Want my address?

 

You don't want any ash. Don't take the chance of helping any EAB spread.

 

It's already here. Arborists have to dispose of Ash in a isolated area on the Front Range.
If I get split and seasoned Ash, any EAB would not survive at my elevation.

 

I'll send mine too.

 

I'm surprised no one mentioned state laws on moving firewood.
Osage or locust sounds like a good score. Walnut would be my last choice.

 

I thought about it, but have never heard of Nebraska checking people. Still something to think about (not sure what quarantines there are out that way). More appt to be pulled over so they can check for drugs. NSP loves checking out of state plates. My friend (firewood partner) has some hedge trees that can come down, but we are so far behind on stuff that is already down we just let them grow.

 

Exactly.

I had a nice source of shagback hickory but it was deep behind the cheddar curtain. The trip didn't matter as it involved visiting. The wood was all there for the loading, only had to cut a few pieces. (man is that stuff heavy!) But after one load, a friend mentioned that you weren't supposed to be able to do that, well....why take the chance?

So, I have some shagbark hickory CSS just waiting for me....needs a little more seasoning; its been two years so far.

 

Nebraska has five counties under quarantine for emerald ash borer—Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington
You can't move untreated firewood out of those counties.

There are asian longhorn beetle and emerald ash borer quarantine zone maps online. Just check to make sure they are up to date.

 

Yes like others have said be careful moving firewood from one area to another. I know the fine can be as high as $10.000. Trust me I know first hand

 

Now there is the Spotted Lantern Fly also.
Yet another invasive species of insect from Asia...
anywho...

if you could css that wood on site then bring it back after it's seasoned, it would be a bit safer

 

Yes let me just say the entire event was not nice but I managed to avoid paying.