Cutting a tree down

[Monocrom]

Make some good fire-wood from that tree.

 

[raggie33]

Ive read that do i just cut it into log size and let it dry? Do i cover it?

 

[ironhorse]

Cut to length, split, then cover the top to keep rain off. Don't cover the sides so that it can get air to dry. We let ours age to the next season to burn, but that is oak that is already dead when cut. May take longer for a live tree.

 

[PaladinNO]

Trees, like dogs, are better than people.

Because only the dogs care when a tree is removed.

People are just so selfish, only caring about themselves and not the trees*. Dogs knows better.
*Blatantly ignoring the 8 trees around the backyard that we had cut down back in 2016, because they near completely blocked the view from the garden.

Obviously I'm being sarcastic here. A /s for those in the know.

 

[leeholaaho]

Osha web site has great tree cutting advice with pics.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Trees, like dogs, are better than people.

I don't know. Dogs generally pee on trees, and not people. Draw your own conclusion.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Ive read that do i just cut it into log size and let it dry? Do i cover it?

It will be easier to split once it has dried out for several months. I think 8-10 months is a good drying time. As said above, cover the top of the pile and leave the side open to the breeze.

 

[raggie33]

I should mention this wood wont be burned inside it will be for my outside fire pit its a smokless one does it still need to be aged

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

I should mention this wood wont be burned inside it will be for my outside fire pit its a smokless one does it still need to be aged

Green wood doesn't burn as nicely as dried wood does, it pops and smokes, and generally is unpleasant compared to dried wood. It will burn, but not as readily, and not as "nicely". IMO.

 

[raggie33]

Dang would of been a nice night for a fire a bit chilly tonight

 

[Schokokeks]

If you garden, logs can be used for Hügelkultur. It's an old German technique for farming in areas with substandard soils (i.e. areas with forests).

I think it's a neat way to use logs, haha. Plus, the stuff planted near the top is easier to get to, so it's simultaneously a bit of a raised garden.

 

[dc38]

I should mention this wood wont be burned inside it will be for my outside fire pit its a smokless one does it still need to be aged

Dunno how smokeless pits work, but be careful of certain types of wood containing toxic resins or tars