What kind of wood is this?

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starbuck7290

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[Hearth.com] What kind of wood is this?
[Hearth.com] What kind of wood is this?
 
+1 for some type of red oak.
 
Oak.

Bark makes great kindling when dry.
 
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Good old fashioned red oak. You'll find the majority of firewood in our area is red oak and red maple. Both are quality wood.
 
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