need information (Orono: transplants, how much, house)

[kizzy1]

we are transplants who have recently purchased a house in the orono area. On the lot there are huge pine trees we would like to have removed so that we can possibly have a front yard. They are very tall and straight measure about 2 feet diameter. Does anyone have any suggestions on who does this type of removal in the area.

[7th generation]

Try this link:
tree removal loc: Orono, ME - Google Maps

[kizzy1]

do you know of any contractors who would purchase these pine trees

[island mermaid]

Originally Posted by kizzy1

do you know of any contractors who would purchase these pine trees

It's not likely that anyone would want to purchase them, you might want to ask a neighbor if they might be interested in cutting them up for firewood. Your best bet would be to have the tree removal company haul them off for you.
Good luck

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Do NOT cut up these trees for firewood. You'll crosote up your chimney. Pine is poor for firewood. There are lots of loggers who can take down your pines. Some will do it for the wood. How many trees are you talking about?

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man

Do NOT cut up these trees for firewood. You'll crosote up your chimney. Pine is poor for firewood. There are lots of loggers who can take down your pines. Some will do it for the wood. How many trees are you talking about?

Don't worry about burning pine for firewood. As long as you mix it with hardwood you will not have a problem. In a fireplace or a non-airtight woodstove pine is no problem. I agree with NMLM on the creosote problem but ONLY if you use a lot of pine in an air tight stove. I have burned many cords of pine over the years and although it is not a very good firewood compared to many ,it is better than nothing and certainly not something to throw away. As NMLM said it is worth much more as lumber than it is firewood so you should definitely look into the lumber aspect before bucking it up for firewood.

[mollysmiles]

A friend of ours is currently in contact with someone to come in and estimate a purchase price for some trees on their land. He's been told that this is not uncommon at all, and if you're interested in having trees removed you should always look for someone to purchase! Why throw money away?

[Elcarim]

Yep, anyone who knows anything about lumber or construction and such can tell you just how much that pine is worth. 2x4s aren't cheap anymore!

[Maineah]

We normally just cut old pines down and burn them.The bigger they get the more apt they are to snap off during a high wind, ice, or heavy snow storm. Unless they're unusually straight and knot free they're pretty useless. Cut them down and just throw the logs on a brush fire at some point.You don't need a professional to come cut them down unless you're unfamiliar with the use of a chainsaw. If you don't know how how to use a chainsaw perhaps it's time you learned. Save a few pieces to mix with your cord wood for the winter.

[Elcarim]

So, if you have only 2 trees to remove, grab a chain saw. If you have 3 or more, grab a neighbor! ;-)