If they would harvest one tree at a time, instead of clear cutting, no one would complain. The problem is getting there, cutting and removing the single tree. Once an area is clear cut, it is never the same, or at least, will not be the same for years.
That depends on the type of wood, Ash and Holly both burn just as well green as they do dry. Oak on the other hand is pretty poor even when dry, giving off much less heat and often requiring coal as well, English oak at least.
Another reason that some people don’t like local controlled fires: “It makes the place look so bad.” (This actually happened in Florida, among other places) Of course, a year or two later, they got upset when uncontrollable fires burned houses and everything . . .
James Lindley Premium Member over 11 years ago
I’m using wood from a 100’ oak tree that fell in our yard taking out our shed, tractor, and 80’ of fence.
route66paul over 11 years ago
If they would harvest one tree at a time, instead of clear cutting, no one would complain. The problem is getting there, cutting and removing the single tree. Once an area is clear cut, it is never the same, or at least, will not be the same for years.
Erichalfbee over 11 years ago
That depends on the type of wood, Ash and Holly both burn just as well green as they do dry. Oak on the other hand is pretty poor even when dry, giving off much less heat and often requiring coal as well, English oak at least.
Badfisherman over 11 years ago
The icebergs are coming, the icebergs are coming…..oh wait…that was the previous panic topic of a few years ago.
bmonk over 11 years ago
Another reason that some people don’t like local controlled fires: “It makes the place look so bad.” (This actually happened in Florida, among other places) Of course, a year or two later, they got upset when uncontrollable fires burned houses and everything . . .
DGWillie over 11 years ago
Thank you, Al Gore. Enjoy your award.