Firewoodin’

Today’s video features Jim and Gina detailing the daily operations of a firewood business. Jim explains how they sort timber by quality, separating low-grade campfire wood from premium logs intended for home heating.

Interestingly, they highlight the practice of rescuing unique logs from the firewood pile, such as knotted maple and birch, to be repurposed for specialized sawmilling projects.Jim notes that wood with internal rot or spalting is particularly valuable for its aesthetic grain patterns in craft projects. Ultimately, providing a brief look into the physical labour and resource management required to run a successful timber yard.