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    We have a row of pines down our boundary that have been there for decades upon decades. They would be 50’ Tall at a guess. The electricity company paid us a visit today and said under regulations blah blah blah. They want to cut them off just under the power line height as they are adjacent to the lines and if the fall they will cut the lines.
    They will mulch the branches and debris but will leave the logs as onsite as they are too big too mulch but they can cut them into firewood length rounds.

    We will be left with 20’ soon dead stumps and a mess of logs.

    So I’m Wondering is the wood any use to anyone to mill? I think it’s has to much tar for firewood.
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    Cypress used to be used a lot for framing of houses. That said, there are a lot tree species that go by the generic name of cypress.

    The reason for their use in houses is that termites really don't like it. My house in East Ryde in Sydney had a cypress frame. There was a termite attack but they got into it then went; yeah, nah.

    I really don't think it would be that good as firewood either.

    You could have it chipped into mulch, as shamefully wasteful as that is; it's still better than going into landfill.

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    It makes nice light coloured timber. I have used it a few things. I have some in the stacks.
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    Not sure where you are located, but Woodys Sawmilling Hastings specialises in milling Cyprus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markharrison View Post
    Cypress used to be used a lot for framing of houses. That said, there are a lot tree species that go by the generic name of cypress.

    The reason for their use in houses is that termites really don't like it. My house in East Ryde in Sydney had a cypress frame. There was a termite attack but they got into it then went; yeah, nah.

    I really don't think it would be that good as firewood either.

    You could have it chipped into mulch, as shamefully wasteful as that is; it's still better than going into landfill.
    What diameter are they? I might be able to slab them

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSEL74 View Post
    We have a row of pines down our boundary that have been there for decades upon decades. They would be 50’ Tall at a guess. The electricity company paid us a visit today and said under regulations blah blah blah. They want to cut them off just under the power line height as they are adjacent to the lines and if the fall they will cut the lines.
    They will mulch the branches and debris but will leave the logs as onsite as they are too big too mulch but they can cut them into firewood length rounds.

    We will be left with 20’ soon dead stumps and a mess of logs.

    So I’m Wondering is the wood any use to anyone to mill? I think it’s has to much tar for firewood.
    From where its growing (Vic) its almost certainly Macrocarpa (Monterey Cyrpess) which is frequently grown in Vic (along fencelines for windbreaks, shade etc) and here grows to large size. It almost certainly is NOT the smaller native dryland tree White Cypress which is cut in NSW & Qld and used for house framing, fence-posts, etc.Its has a yellow-dark brown heartwood. Macrcarpa is paler, less brittle, and usually less knotty, moderatley durable useful for posts and outdoor furniture IF size (diam.) is big enough to mill. If there are a lot of larger branches more knots can be expected.

    Any pics with sizes will help any miller with a portable mill to express an interest.cI grew some beauties about 70-90 ft in Neerim!

    It is useful (though not ideal) for firewood when dry, ask the NZders. It can cause some problems (eg flue) due to its resin/pitch. But it will burn OK especially if alternated with a good, hot-burning hardwood.

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    I imported some macrocarpa from Gippsland to make outdoor furniture with. Very nice to work with . And a very nice colour. But goes silver outdoors if you don't finish with a UV blocker.

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    For those that were wanting photos.

    That’s a 6’ high cyclone fence to keep the Doberman from eating passers by.



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    Quote Originally Posted by RSD View Post
    What diameter are they? I might be able to slab them
    Various diameters smallest 30cm. Largest 150cm.

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    Nice logs to slab, works good for firewood too.
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    You want some logs Peter if we go ahead?
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    here's finished macrocarpaIMG_0277.JPG

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    Nice job!
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    I will happily slab the larger diameter ones!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RSD View Post
    I will happily slab the larger diameter ones!
    Over what size diameter are you interested in?
    What length logs would I tell the tree lopper to drop?
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