Wood Chipping & Firewood Processing

Chipping brush into useful mulch

A chipper turns branches into wood chips that can be spread in beds, used on paths or composted. Fresh chips are best used as a surface mulch rather than mixed into soil. Pros can leave the chips on site, spread them where needed or haul them away. If you have a lot of brush, chipping is much cheaper than hauling it to a dump. Avoid chips from diseased trees or invasive plants. Tell the crew whether you want chips spread on beds or piled for later use, and mark any areas that should be left clear of mulch and logs.

Firewood: cutting, splitting and seasoning

Logs are cut to length, split and stacked for drying. Wood needs six to twelve months of seasoning to burn well, depending on the species and your climate. Hardwoods burn longer and hotter than softwoods. A processor machine quickly handles larger volumes, while a splitter works for smaller jobs. Keep firewood off the ground and away from the house to avoid pests. Ask about the species so that you know what you are burning and what it will cost. Ask the crew to stack split wood where it will get sun and wind, with the cut ends facing the weather, which dries it faster.

Safety, rules and local restrictions

Moving firewood can spread pests such as beetles, so many areas restrict long-distance transport. Check wood-burning rules in your area, since air-quality regulations may limit burning on certain days. Chipping and splitting are dangerous without training and equipment, so leave them to crews with the right machines. Keep children and pets away from the work area, and ask the crew about insurance and the safest way to stack the wood. Keep a small pile of chips for mulching new plantings, and ask the crew to leave extra logs for you if you plan to heat with wood.

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