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Standing dead elm -ready to burn

Post in 'The Wood Shed' started by gzecc, Feb 4, 2009.

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  1. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
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    I just cut down a standind dead elm. Top branches were long stripped of their bark. They are <15% moisture content. I am surprised. Wish I had more.
    gzecc, Feb 4, 2009
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  2. karri0n New Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2008
    1,148 posts
    Eastern CT
    congrats on the find, sorry it wasn't a bigger haul, though.
    karri0n, Feb 4, 2009
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  3. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,158 posts
    Michigan
    Very common. We usually wait until all bark has stripped before cutting them. Some is ready to burn and some not. Regardless, it just goes into the pile and won't get burned for a few years. It keeps rather nicely.
    Backwoods Savage, Feb 4, 2009
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  4. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
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    NNJ
    The 6" plus branches are 35%. I will split them use for next year.
    gzecc, Feb 4, 2009
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