How to select the best tree for firewood
Understanding what type of trees make the best firewood is also important. Ideally, you will want a tree that is not only dry but consists of dense fibres that provide a long burn.
This will reduce the amount of firewood that you need to cut. You’ll also benefit from burning clean, dry hardwood instead of any tree with a heavy resin or sap content. A wet or sap heavy tree may produce excess soot when burning, leading to a clogged chimney.
Finding trees that are able to regenerate themselves after being felled is also a great way to ensure that ecosystems are not disrupted.
The best trees for using as firewood in Australia include Two Veined Hickory, Cedar Wattle, Black She-Oak, Grey Gum, Brown Barrel, Prickly Paperbark, and Bracelet Honey Myrtle.
Money Trees belonging to the eucalyptus family naturally coppice after they have been cut. This means that the trees will produce offshoots from the main stump that will turn into several trunks.
