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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