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Woodland owners often take the opportunity to harvest and process their own firewood, and get into a regular seasonal routine where they harvest their wood one to two years in advance of burning. For others, they may have their neighbour, friend, or regular firewood suppliers who they count on for good quality wood.A couple key considerations when deciding on the acquisition of firewood is moisture content and tree species.
This renewable resource is also produced locally, which creates local employment and economic spinoffs with tax revenues staying within the province. It is important to keep in mind that you should acquire your firewood as close to your home as possible to minimize the distance it has to be trucked for delivery.
Most people buy firewood by the cord, which is 128 cubic feet of wood, bark, and air space, regardless of whether it is cut into firewood lengths or split. However, a cord of eight-foot long wood will occupy less space when it is bucked into fuelwood lengths, and split, because it will contain less air space within the pile.Proper wood storage is necessary if you hope to get the most heating value from your firewood, while avoiding moisture, bacteria, and insect problems in your home.
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