Im not sure if it is soft or hard maple but the base of this tree was 48 inches in diameter. I split and stacked it on pallets 3 rows deep stacked tight in February. I looked at some of it today and the bark is starting to fall right off the top row of wood. I do not have any tarps on this wood. Do you think it will be ready for November? I also have about 2 cords of hickory to get me by for a little bit. This wood has been stacked for two full summers. I was hoping to start with the maple and then use the hickory during the worst part of winter. I have about 6 cords of the maple that I am not too sure about being ready. What do you think.