how long do fallen trees last before splitting?

[mike033089]

i have several trees down across my property now for about a year to 2 years now.  how long do i have to get out there and cut them into rounds and then split before they start to rot laying on the ground?  they all fell due to snow and wind as far as i know. im going to need a huge wood shed if i have to get them all out of the woods soon lol.  

[Tarhunt]

I would cut them up by year's end. 

[Rusty]

Depends on the type of tree.  But the sooner you get them off the ground the better.  

[mike033089]

16 minutes ago, Rusty said:

Depends on the type of tree.  But the sooner you get them off the ground the better.  

would cutting them into rounds and stacking on gravel in a pile be fine to let them sit some more be fine?  some are ash trees im pretty sure.

[Rusty]

4 minutes ago, mike033089 said:

would cutting them into rounds and stacking on gravel in a pile be fine to let them sit some more be fine?  some are ash trees im pretty sure.

That's better than leaving them lying in the dirt but ash rots pretty quick if it's in contact with the ground.  Stacking the rounds on something elevated would be better.

[mike033089]

thank you, got a big wood shed as a spring project now .  the 4'x9' barn overhang isnt going to cut it anymore lol.  

[Tarhunt]

I've seen Red Oaks rot after three years laying on the ground. Ash and tulip is even faster. 

Edited January 24, 2020 by Tarhunt

[Nomad]

If mushrooms are growing on them they are wet.