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The logic was re diseases.  In WI there are 2 diseases, blanking on them now, 
which can be too easily spred around be using fresh chips.  I think 3 years 
was the wait time.  And considering many tree removals include some diseased 
wood, I'd rather stockpile if I have the room.
 
Can anyone find this info quickly?  I'm on a SLOW computer.  I wanted to say 
verticillium &/or Anthracnose, but not sure.
 
   

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> Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:51:22 -0400
> From: alandhaigh
> To: nafex
> Subject: [NAFEX] Fresh woodchips are fine
>
> Someone suggested stockpiling woodchips for 3 years before their use, which 
> I would consider not just a waste of space but impractical on the issue of 
> discouraging weeds. After 3 years in unprotected storage, woodchips should 
> be well on their way to humus and ideal for seed germination. Wood chips 
> from almost all species of trees are not toxic to other trees, even when 
> fresh, and can be used for mulch right out of the chipper....               
>                         
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