[AT] firewood

[William Powell]

I burn a bit of Tulip poplar. I have a lot of it on my property. It does
burn hot and fast. It rots fast so I can't leave the tree down in the woods
for long. 

My favorite wood to burn is Ash. Pretty much dry when cut, burns hot and
long with very little waste left in the fireplace. 

Besides Ash, I have found that the best wood to burn is "dry" wood. 

I had a tree specialist come out to visit me, I asked him if he burned wood
due to his  endless supply.. He said "no way, I have a pellet stove".
Burning wood was too much work for him, he said "Wood heats you in many
different ways". I guess he was right, wood does take a lot of time and
energy to harvest. 

I figure I burn about 3 cords a year. I am trying to keep at it and would
like to have 6 cords supply built up. I would love to get to the point where
I can season the wood two years... I always seem to run out and burn stuff a
little greener than desired...

Regards,

Will Powell
Pottstown, PA