when is the best time of year to cut down trees

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Is it true that you should cut the trees down in the winter when the tree has no sap in it, then come back in the spring and cut some more down before they bud because the sap has not started up the tree yet or will it really make a difference in the drying time for the wood? Does sappy wood cure and dry at a slower rate? THNX

Steve
 
I remember reading some old timers advice for cutting long lasting fence posts was to cut them after the sap had gone back into the roots for winter, so late fall and during the winter. I don't know if that really makes a difference or not.
 

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