I ususally stay away from oak unless it falls in my lap. However, I haven't worked in some time (contractor) and responded to an ad on CL advertising hardwood recently cut down. I figured I would check it out. The worst it could be was poplar or a steep incline. Got there and its red oak that I can pull right next to, already bucked in nice small rounds. Figured I'd take some being I was already there. Hope I am still living in this house in two years when its ready! Only took about a face cord.