What’s the difference between seasoned and green firewood?

Seasoned firewood has been split and allowed to dry, reducing its moisture content to about 20% or less. It burns hotter, cleaner, and more efficiently — ideal for immediate use.

Green firewood is freshly cut and still contains a high amount of moisture. It’s best for stacking and drying for future use. Some customers prefer green wood to stock up early or save money, especially on larger orders.

Do you buy standing timber?

Yes — we offer fair market prices based on species, size, and condition. You’ll get a clear tally and payment structure before any work begins.

Will the equipment damage my land?

We use low-impact methods and equipment whenever possible. Our goal is to leave your land healthier than we found it — not torn up.

You may end up with new paths or access lanes through the woods, but we keep ruts to a minimum and repair what we can within reason. These trails often become useful for wildlife movement, future harvests, or just enjoying your land.

What is lumber cut scale?

Lumber cut scale estimates how much usable lumber (in board feet) a log will produce, based on its diameter, length, and taper.

🪓 We primarily use the Doyle Scale

• Standard in the Northeast and used by most local mills

• Favors larger logs — as logs get bigger, yield increases significantly

• Straightforward and easy to apply in the field

📦 We use International 1/4" Scale for select veneer buyers

• Offers more consistent accuracy across all sizes

• Preferred for high-value slicer and rotary logs

📏 What’s a board foot?

• 1 board foot = 12" x 12" x 1"

• Example: An 8' log with a 14" diameter may yield ~70 board feet (Doyle scale)

How much firewood is in a face cord?

A stacked face cord measures about 4 feet high × 8 feet long × 16 inches deep, which equals approximately 42 cubic feet of tightly stacked wood. This is roughly one-third of a full cord, which measures 4 feet × 8 feet × 4 feet (128 cubic feet stacked).

We sell firewood by volume, marked and measured out on our trailers and dump trucks. One loose-thrown face cord averages about 60 cubic feet per load due to air space between pieces. All deliveries are made using this tested and consistent method.

How many face cords do I need to get through a winter?

If you're burning all season, most folks go through 20–30 face cords. It depends on your home, how cold it gets, and how efficient your setup is.

• 🔥 Occasional fireplace use: 1–3 face cords

• 🔥 Supplemental heat: 5–10 face cords

• 🔥 Primary heat source: 20–30 face cords

Pro tip: It’s better to have extra seasoned wood on hand than run out mid-winter. It stores well and you’ll use it eventually.

How does your payment structure work for logging?

Every lot is different. After assessing your woods, we’ll give you a projected tally based on species, volume, and condition. From there, we agree on a clear, fair payment structure — often including cash in hand once cutting begins. We believe in transparency and long-term relationships, not quick one-off jobs.

What happens to the leftover branches and tops?

we usually take as much as we can for firewood, and leave the smaller tops and brush in the woods. This serves a few important purposes:

• Wildlife Habitat: Brush piles provide shelter for deer, rabbits, birds, and other critters.

• Soil Health: As the wood breaks down, it returns nutrients to the soil.

• New Growth Protection: Downed tops help protect seedlings from deer browse and create microenvironments where young trees can get started.

So while it might look a little messy at first, those leftovers are actually working in your woods' favor — feeding the next generation of trees and animals.

How do you measure log diameter for scaling?

Logs are measured in board feet (BF) to estimate how much usable lumber they’ll produce. To get an accurate tally, we follow standard forestry methods used by mills across the region:

• Measure at the small end of the log (the narrowest end)

• Take the diameter inside the bark — bark isn’t counted in usable volume

• Use a log rule stick, diameter tape, or a standard tape measure

• Round to the nearest whole inch

We also consider factors that affect yield:

• Sweep (curved logs) can reduce usable length or drop the grade

• Twist, crook, and taper may affect the cut

• Hollows, rot, or seams are subtracted from the final tally

This method gives a realistic and fair estimate, especially when using the Doyle scale (our standard) or International 1/4" scale for select veneer logs. It’s how we accurately scale thousands of board feet each year.

Do you Harvest year-round?

Yep — we work in all four seasons, though winter and mid-summer cuts are often less disruptive to the land.

What’s the difference between saw logs, rotary, and slicer logs?

These are different grades of high-value logs, often sorted during a timber harvest:

• Saw Logs

  • Used for dimensional lumber, flooring, or framing

  • Must be straight and sound, but can have some knots or minor defects

  • Lower grade than veneer logs

• Rotary Logs

  • Peeled on a lathe to create plywood and utility-grade veneer

  • Must be better than a saw log — straighter, fewer defects

  • Slightly lower grade than slicer logs, but still valuable

• Slicer Logs

  • Used for high-end veneer (fine furniture, cabinetry)

  • Must be very straight, clear, and defect-free

  • Always the butt log (first log above the stump) where quality is highest

  • Highest grade and valueq