Wherever you plan to do your work, set up a short chopping block—consisting of either a large, level tree stump or a similarly short and wide chunk of wood—to increase effectiveness and ...

Understanding how wood evolved can help us identify and exploit plants that might mitigate climate change. The tulip tree alone does not tell us this, so we went further back in time and examined ...

A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate ...

Named for its very hard wood, Brazilian ironwood [another name ... Finally, Melvin suggests steering clear of the chinaberry tree. 'This tall tree can damage pathways and cause cracks in nearby ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants people to avoid invasive species getting a ride in their firewood this ...

But when properly applied, wood ash can be good for plants. This guide explains how to add wood ash to your garden for optimal plant growth. Wood ash is high in calcium carbonate (lime), great for ...

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You don’t need to dry or “season” your wood before splitting, but you should make sure it’s dry before using it as fuel. A freshly cut (or “green”) tree can contain up to 80 percent ...

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More sun means wood dries faster, so it can be stacked closer. We consider the climate and choose spots with good airflow and limited tree coverage.” Q. Should you stack firewood bark up or down?

Understanding how wood evolved can help us identify and exploit plants that might mitigate climate change. The tulip tree alone does not tell us this, so we went further back in time and examined ...