Urban Wood Utilization Guide
An urban wood utilization guide for cities, tree crews, and woodworkers who want to use removed trees. It lists steps to keep good wood out of the landfill.
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The steps on this page
- Identify trees being removed
- Note species and size
- Find local mills or users
- Plan log handling
- Protect logs from drying too fast
- Sort logs by use
- Arrange transport
- Track what was used
- Share results with partners
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
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