I cut all blowdowns, hangups, and standing dead. The main thing to look for in blowdowns is moisture. No matter how dry a blowdown seems, it will not burn like a good standing dead tree. Hangups and standing dead are typically so dry that they are very good to burn.
All my heating comes from this type of wood. I have so much of it to cut that it is not worth cutting down healthy trees. The only drawback I have found is that I get a little extra ash from burning lower quality wood at times.
Happy hunting!:chainsawguy:
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Creaid,
Definitely thinout the standing dead, blowdowns hangups first, then be selective with the removal of the good healthy hardwoods. One word of caution though, I don't know you or you're experience or capabilities so don't take any offense, but be very careful in removing/falling standing dead, hangups, leaners etc. they can be VERY dangerous. If you've never done that type of work, enlist the help of an experienced tree feller to help you with the more precarious situations. I have a fair amount of experience at felling and clearing timber and I love getting out in the woods , including lot clearing for new construction, but I am far from the most experienced and just when you think you've seen it all you will get an education right quick!
It's nice to have you here and we'd all like to hear from you in the future. So be careful, have fun and keep us posted! BTW there are a lot of good posts here on felling, bucking etc and I'm sure you'll find some good advice/help locally, Lot of good folks on here.
Mike