johnycarper Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 we live near la ferte bernard in 72 and have just had over 200 populars cut down,and this has left a huge about of wood evan after the people took the trunks away.If anyone would like free wood all we ask is that you come and cut it and as you go clear all the rubbish into a pile to burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I will pass the word around, jc. Sounds like a real bargain to me.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Can you post some to me please? I'm in 36 Indre [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondrin Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't want to dampen anyones enthusiasm but I note that my guide to wood for wood burners says:Poplar: A terrible fuel that doesn't burn well and produces a black choking smoke even when seasoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkeybar kid Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Proof of the puddin is the eating - try it!We have that info Gondrin as well, but not about the black smoke!!! but tried poplar after we had it under cover for 12 months (well dried) and we found it burned adequately it gave off good heat - burnt a bit on the quick side and noticed nothing different to our usual as regards yuk on the front glass, and if its free - what the heck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I've spent the past month burning timber from my neighbours shed. Sure it doesn't last too long, but it warms the room up, and at this time of year it's perfect. Think I'll need proper logs for the height of winter, but for the time being it's enough, and it's free.In case you're wondering, he let me have the timber, I'm not just popping down and pulling a plank off at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondrin Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote user="milkeybar kid"]Proof of the puddin is the eating - try it!We have that info Gondrin as well, but not about the black smoke!!! but tried poplar after we had it under cover for 12 months (well dried) and we found it burned adequately it gave off good heat - burnt a bit on the quick side and noticed nothing different to our usual as regards yuk on the front glass, and if its free - what the heck!!![/quote]Yes, I agree with that. For instance, all the advice - old and new- is that ash is excellent. In fact, I don't find it all that good, certainly not as good as oak for instance. And chopping up a mountain of poplar is going to keep one very warm indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnycarper Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 it may not burn as well as some woods but we have burnt a lot here and had no problems,and as its free other than cutting it up i would have thought that was good enough for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 JC, if I lived near you, I would be round to cut up and take some away with me. Sure it might not burn as long as oak, but it still burns and it is free. If it keeps you warm, that's all you need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote user="johnycarper"]we live near la ferte bernard in 72 and have just had over 200 populars cut down,and this has left a huge about of wood evan after the people took the trunks away.If anyone would like free wood all we ask is that you come and cut it and as you go clear all the rubbish into a pile to burn.[/quote]Do you have a contact number or E/Mail address John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote user="NickP"]Do you have a contact number or E/Mail address John? [/quote]Please do not post your personal details on the forum.Thank you.Forum moderators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 [quote user="NickP"]Do you have a contact number or E/Mail address John? [/quote]Click on the e-mail icon on the bottom of Jonnycarper's post[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnycarper Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Removed by a moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I am not back in France until Christmas but if there is any left I could make a detour.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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