I really appreciate the superb quality that many folks have in photographing their work, but I hope that standard doesn't discourage folks that do photography with their phone and ambient light (like me). The curl is surprisingly prominent given that it is still unfinished. This was a pretty big tree so even being NE the rim height is pretty even. It was discolored and punky in places by the time I got to it, but there were some salvageable pieces left.Ībout 7" long dimension, walls maybe 3/16". I saved all the split pieces I could find of any size, and there was one chunk near the butt that they hadn't cut up. Crushes me that they split that tree up not knowing what they had. I found it because I was walking past their firewood pile and saw all this curly figure on the split faces. From a silver maple stump on my sister-in-law's property. It's actually only a work in progress as it hasn't been finish sanded and is still "naked" (no finish). But, I realize that I'm as guilty as anyone for not posting work. It seems like that's gone from being the primary type of post to being almost scarce. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.One of the things that first attracted me to this forum years ago was all the pictures of folks' work.
#Big leaf maple firewood how to#
More details about how to obtain a free firewood permit are available on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website. A broadleaf tree with moderate growth rates, reaches 100’ tall and 2’ diameter on good sites.
Under the Forest Service Free-Use Firewood Program you are allowed a maximum of 6 cords per household per year at no cost. Gifford Pinchot National Forest free-use firewood permits are required. I had some silver maple logs on top of some honey locust logs so I grabbed some of it. It sounds like hard maple is excellent firewood, and soft maple is just average firewood. Wood quantities are limited and not guaranteed. Ya, from what Ive heard there are 2 species of maple, 1) hard maple and 2) soft maple. Paper (Pulpwood): The wood of Bigleaf Maple can be processed into pulpwood, which is used in the production of paper and other paper-based products. There are approximately 40 cords of wood, including Douglas-fir, grand fir, ponderosa pine, oak and big leaf maple in a range ofsizes, easily accessible from decks and wood is 90% seasoned. Veneer: Bigleaf Maple Lumber is often sliced into thin sheets to create veneer, which is used to enhance the appearance of furniture, cabinetry, and architectural elements. The firewood cutting area is a win-win for the public, providing valid permit-holders with firewood while removing flammable woody materials from National Forest System lands that were treated as part of fuels management activities. While open to all, this is a great opportunity in particular for people with disabilities and military veterans to acquire firewood for winter.
Gate to firewood cutting area will be open at 7 am on March 17th and will remain open until 4 pm on April 17th. **Firewood cutting area will be posted with signs and Scenic Area personnel will be monitoring the area at times, checking firewood permits.
The firewood cutting area will be open Mathrough April 17, 2023, while supplies last. MaWhite Salmon, Wash.- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Gifford Pinchot National Forest are opening a firewood cutting area on Courtney Road, near White Salmon, Washington. Forest Service to Host Firewood Cutting Area on Courtney RoadĬolumbia River Gorge, Ore.
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