News — firewood preparation

Able Tree Services heading away with our towable 40 Ton Petol Log Splitter.  Firewood making just go a whole lot easier!!

ECONOMIC REASONS Economically, when we use firewood our money stays local.  For example, when John Hartnett cuts down his tree in Co Cork, he seasons it in Co Cork and burns it in his fire in Co Cork.  All very local.  Or, he buys a load of logs from Coillte and the same applies.  Otherwise, John Hartnett is buying oil, gas or coal to heat his home and his money is heading off overseas to oil, gas and coal producing countries.  Isn’t it wonderful that we have our own renewable source of heat growing here in the form of trees...

Wood is such a versatile product.  Not only does it have a multitude of uses in everyday life, it also provides us with one of humankind’s most basic needs, heat.  There was a time during our “economic boom” when many people lost interest in firewood, and oil or gas heating ruled the roost.  However, since we’ve all had a bit of a wake-up call, firewood has made a comeback and wood burning stoves are being installed more and more.  And it makes sense. Wood is a natural fuel, and by using it, you stay in touch with nature and learn...