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Bough broke off chestnut tree

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  • 07-10-2006 1:13am
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    Rovi
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    We have a very large/old chestnut tree in front of the house, and a large bough broke off it during the heavy wind last week.

    I've logged off as much of the broken limb as my 15" chainsaw can handle, but there's a very large chunk of timber left.
    There's about 10 feet of it approx. 3 feet in diameter, and another 12 feet or so approx. 2 feet in diameter.
    Does anyone use chestnut for anything other than firewood, and would a piece of timber like this be worth anything to anyone?

    Just looking for options before I haul out the 24" saw :rolleyes:


    On a related note, can/should I do anything with the gash on the side of the tree where the limb broke off?
    Should I tidy up with the chainsaw, endeavour to keep out fungus/rot, etc?
    Or is it best to leave well enough alone and let nature take its course?


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    crosstownk
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    Personally, I'd leave it to dry out and burn it in the fire. Nothing like free heat - especially if you have a back boiler.
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    Alun
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    Woodturners would certainly be interested. Chestnut's a lovely wood to turn. I'd take some off you myself, but I'm a bit far away.

    You could try getting in touch with the local chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild ...

    http://www.irishwoodturnersguild.com


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    Irish Gardener
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    Rovi wrote:
    On a related note, can/should I do anything with the gash on the side of the tree where the limb broke off?
    Should I tidy up with the chainsaw, endeavour to keep out fungus/rot, etc?
    Or is it best to leave well enough alone and let nature take its course?
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    Rovi, heres an article on pruning wind damaged trees which may be of some use to you.
    http://www.gardenplansireland.com/articles/article2.html


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