Hi folks!
My first year scrounging is going very tough. So far I have maybe a cord, but if you saw what I had to do to get it, you'd think I was nuts. Hauling 100+ lb pieces of green wood up from a 80' deep 45+ degree sloped ravine is a hella work out. But, I just can't leave it down there! Especially since much of it is red oak that has been down for years and off the ground. It's a little punky but mostly solid but ready to burn. Two other leaning trees I took down were from the ice storm a few years back. Probably close to 2 cords all told.
Anyway, once this is done, I am still looking for a cheaper source of wood while willing to do most of the work. I have only found one guy around me that sells grapple loads. Anyone in the central MA area know of any others selling grapple loads?
Thanks in advance!
My first year scrounging is going very tough. So far I have maybe a cord, but if you saw what I had to do to get it, you'd think I was nuts. Hauling 100+ lb pieces of green wood up from a 80' deep 45+ degree sloped ravine is a hella work out. But, I just can't leave it down there! Especially since much of it is red oak that has been down for years and off the ground. It's a little punky but mostly solid but ready to burn. Two other leaning trees I took down were from the ice storm a few years back. Probably close to 2 cords all told.
Anyway, once this is done, I am still looking for a cheaper source of wood while willing to do most of the work. I have only found one guy around me that sells grapple loads. Anyone in the central MA area know of any others selling grapple loads?
Thanks in advance!
