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Martin Jenkins
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Going back to what Dave said about Poplar.. burnt nothing but poplar last winter it was all about a year old. It makes fantastic kindling as well.

 

I had never considered Alder until i saw this thread but i guess i've always tried to burnt it wet on bonfires etc.

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that is true catweasel but with 200 tons in 3 metre lengths i dont bother just place it in front of the fire wood line for this year

 

I've not had this softening happen to birch,does it fair any better if it's split into long lengths (4ft) before being stacked and logged when seasoned ? mine is usually used within a year of being cut

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I've not had this softening happen to birch,does it fair any better if it's split into long lengths (4ft) before being stacked and logged when seasoned ? mine is usually used within a year of being cut

 

Birch is one of those woods with a relatively short 'window' of suitability for burning, by which i mean its either green or rotting, with little in between. Once it starts to spalt, its not long 'til the wood starts breaking down totally.

I find if stacked with, say Oak for e.g , that by the time the Oak has seasoned, the Birch will be 'pulpy'. Stacked on its own, or with similar seasoning wood like Alder or Sycamore, it should be fine after 12 months. Just ensure its stacked off the ground on pallets.:thumbup1:

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