High-Quality Firewood

While the space will vary slightly depending on how tightly you stack it, in general, the space required for firewood looks like this:

• ¼ of a Cord: 2’x4’x4’ (32 cubic feet)
• ½ of a Cord: 4’x4’x4’ (64 cubic feet)
• 1 Cord: 4’x4’x8’ (128 cubic feet)

When you stack it, remember to leave some space between logs to allow for air to circulate. We follow the adage, “A mouse should be able to scurry between the pieces, but a cat shouldn't be able to follow.”

Yes, depending on our availability, we can offer you a specific species for smoking or other needs. The species we offer include:

• Oak
• Hickory
• Cherry
• Sassafras
• Pear
• Apple

Depending on the size of the logs, a full cord of wood will typically include about 600-800 logs.

Some of the ways to determine if the firewood is seasoned correctly include:

• Color: Wood should have a dull gray color
• Bark: A sure sign that firewood is dry bark that is falling off the wood
• Cracks: As wood dries, it will begin to split on the ends and display cracks
• Touch: Fresh-cut wood may feel wet to the touch

Buying local firewood has several benefits, such as:

• Supporting the local economy
• Reusing trees that had to be removed in the area
• Limiting the risk of spreading diseases or invasive insects to your area

Invasive insects that harm trees can hide inside firewood – even if it looks clean. Moving firewood from one place to another (like taking it on a camping trip or bringing it home from far away) can accidentally spread these pests. To protect our local forests, the safest choice is to buy firewood near where you plan to use it.