Usually company policy allows the forester in charge of the clearing operation to give this wood to neighboring homeowners. It is wise to contact the nearest company field office for times and location of clearing operations. Gathering firewood before it is windrowed is much easier than afterwards, and it saves the tractor operator the job of moving the material. Opportunity Wood Wood is often available for short periods of time from developers that clear for roads, houses and utilities. Usually developers welcome people who are serious about hauling away wood as long as no liability is assumed by the developer.
Proper timing is important and sometimes the weekend wood cutter is at a disadvantage.
Dead, damaged and diseased trees along city streets are commonly felled and bucked by city crews but left for removal at the owner's expense. This wood is often available to the entrepreneur who is willing to sacrifice an afternoon or weekend. When gathering wood always remember to respect property belonging to others. Be particularly careful of gates, fences and roads. When felling trees watch for any tree or structure which might be damaged.