Any CT members going to do the forestry lottery?

[holland_patrick]

I was thinking about it 60 bucks for two cords seem like a nice price...

Anyone else doing this or thinking about it?

 

[Black Flag CT]

I considered it recently. I have an zone in my back yard and would be rather upset if I got picked for a different zone though.

 

[holland_patrick]

You pick the zone so that is where you would get the wood from

 

[TheRambler]

I normally would, but i am working on clearing 50 acres for a guy in New Hartford. Will probably be a few years before i do the lottery again.

 

[holland_patrick]

Need any help?

 

[TheRambler]

Need any help?

Certainly. It will probably be spring time before I start going back out there again, unless we get another period of indian summer again this winter.

 

[Beardog]

I've been lucky in 3 of the last 5 years in getting a wood lot through the program. Depending on the lot you get it can be a good deal or tons of work. I will be submitting an application, hoping not many others do so I have better chances.

 

[Black Flag CT]

You pick the zone so that is where you would get the wood from

I thought it was a lottery for every area not just the one you choose. Guess I should research myself rather then listen to others. Walking around the one by me it looks like a ton of work to get in there and get anything worth while. Maybe in next year or two I'll reconsider.

 

[mgv02002]

I actually never heard of this. I'm a newbie to wood burning. I am having a hard time finding wood to cut and split for free on CL or much anywhere else here in CT. Any tips? I think I will apply to this though.

 

[Black Flag CT]

I actually never heard of this. I'm a newbie to wood burning. I am having a hard time finding wood to cut and split for free on CL or much anywhere else here in CT. Any tips? I think I will apply to this though.

Here's the website for info and to apply. Good luck
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2697&q=429464&depNav_GID=..

 

[hamsey]

Been there done that when I was much younger. Going to start getting log lengths instead. Pieces are just too small when you buy cord wood from others.

Good luck. BTW never had a problem getting picked.

 

[Black Flag CT]

Been there done that when I was much younger. Going to start getting log lengths instead. Pieces are just too small when you buy cord wood from others.

Good luck. BTW never had a problem getting picked.

I've considered log lengths to get ahead a few seasons. I have an interior lot and a tough driveway and don't think they could get close to deliver.

 

[Dieselhead]

Sadly The amount of eab damage I've seen along the roads in new haven county recently leads me to believe there will be no shortage of firewood in the next 5 years