Marc
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So far, going on my experiences with (white) ash, any of the things proclaiming what a fantastic firewood it is (green or seasoned) has been BS.
There's dozens of other types of wood out there that make ash a "lesser" choice in my book... it doesn't split easily, it doesn't burn all that hot, it doesn't burn all that long, and it doesn't coal-up all that well. I'd rather burn American Elm. It does make for good kindling though... a couple splits will get other wood(s) a-goin' pretty fast.
Wierd, Whitespider. I normally agree with you on things like this, but I've found the exact opposite. Splits easier than almost any other hardwood around here, burns fine, coals up fine.
Burning experience could differ based on our differing appliances, but I can't imagine anyone wanting to split elm over ash. I've had ash split so easy all I've only had to look menacing holding the maul and it splits. On the flip side of the coin, I've had elm absorb half the maul head, spit it back out, laugh at me, and then kick dirt in my face. Only thing I'd rather split less, maybe, is shagbark, and apple, depnding on the size. Not a huge fan of yellow birch either.