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Creative uses for trees

11/9/2020

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Using logs for a bridge
Wood is a valuable resource. Finding a use for it means you don’t have to find a way to get rid of it. This can save you money, time and effort. Of course, certain trees will actually be worth money to the right buyer (to learn about what kind of trees, and how to make money off them, see this article. If selling your wood isn’t feasible, you can try one of these uses.

Using Logs

Logs can be milled into planks with chain saw, or used as is to build structures like:
  • Build a trellis or ranch-style driveway entry
  • Build a bridge over a ditch or creek, like in the video above
  • Timber frame a pergola or outdoor canopy
  • Build picnic tables or benches
  • Build raised garden beds or retaining walls
  • Parking curbs
  • Build a clothesline​
  • Build a swing set
  • Build a fence
Another use for a log or stump is to make a jet stove, like this one:
A stump can also be turned into a smoker, like this one:
Some people have even turned stumps into play houses, like this one:

Artistic uses for trees

Chainsaw carvings, like this one:
You can cut a slice out of a burl to make a table surface like this one:

Try your own project

Ready to get started on your own project? The first step is to take care of the tree, and we would love to help you do just that! Request an estimate to get started and we will follow right up with you.
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    • Tree Removal
    • Tree Pruning
    • View Clearing
    • Wind Sailing
    • Forest Thinning
    • Leaning Trees
  • Stumps
  • Emergency
  • Resources
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    • Tree Removal Regulations
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    • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Contact
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