Nothing beats curling up next to a cozy fireplace in the winter but the ambiance isn’t free. Looking to chop your own firewood this year? We have a couple tips to get you started on free firewood.

Maybe you have downed trees in some nearby woods and are wondering if they would be a good fit to throw in the fireplace this evening. Choosing the right kind of firewood is important to achieve the perfect fire.

Let’s start with the best types of firewood.

If you are relying on firewood as the primary heat source for your house, it’s important to choose one of these top three to ensure optimal wood burning consistency. Hardwoods are the best type for this.

Oak

The easiest to find of these three would be oaks. Oaks can be found just about anywhere in Georgia and are known for their dense nature - producing the best heat possible.

Hickory

Hickory and pecan trees are similar to oak in the dense nature but can be harder to chop if you are doing it manually.

Maple

Maple trees in Bishop have a reputation of burning with less smoke and sparks than other types of wood.

These are just a few of our favorites, however if you choose any type of hardwood tree in Bishop, typically the result will be ideal.

If you have questions about tree identification in Bishop, please feel free to give us a call at North American Tree Service. We are staffed with certified Arborist’s that can help you with your toughest tree care problems in Bishop today.

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