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This is a full cord of green firewood: freshly cut, split logs that still hold their natural moisture. It costs less than seasoned wood because the drying hasn’t been done yet. You do that part. Buy green firewood now, stack it well, and it’ll be ready to burn next season.
It’s the classic approach for people with a bit of outdoor space who like to plan a year ahead. If you need wood to burn this week, this isn’t the product. Buy our seasoned firewood instead.
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Product details
| Product | Green firewood, split |
| Quantity | One full cord |
| Volume | 128 cubic feet stacked (about 3.6 m³) |
| Moisture | Fresh-cut, not yet seasoned |
| Ready to burn | After seasoning, usually 6 to 12 months |
| SKU | FW-GREEN-1C |
Ask us what log lengths are available, and tell us the depth of your firebox so the wood fits once it’s dry.
Why buy green firewood?
There are good reasons people choose it:
- Price. Drying wood takes time, space and handling. Green firewood skips that, so it costs less per cord.
- Control. You decide how and where it dries, and you can check it with your own meter.
- Planning. Buy this year’s wood for next year and you’ll always have a seasoned stack ready.
Many regular wood burners keep two stacks going: one drying, one being burned. A cord of green firewood each spring keeps that cycle going.
Don’t burn it straight away
Wet wood is a poor fuel. Fresh logs can be close to half water by weight, and burning them wastes most of their energy on boiling that water away. The fire smoulders, the glass blackens, and tar called creosote builds up in the flue. Creosote is what causes chimney fires.
The EPA Burn Wise site has clear advice on why dry wood matters, both for your stove and for the air outside. Our advice is simple: season green firewood until it reads under 20% moisture before it goes anywhere near a fire.
How to season green firewood
- Choose a sunny, breezy spot. Wind does more drying than heat. Avoid hollows where damp air sits.
- Get it off the ground. Stack on pallets, rails or a row of old logs so the bottom layer stays dry.
- Stack loosely. Single rows with gaps let air through. Tight, deep heaps dry slowly and can rot in the middle.
- Bark side up on top. It works like a small roof for each log.
- Cover the top only. A sheet of roofing or a tarp held down on top keeps rain off. Leave the sides open.
- Wait, then test. Split a log and check the fresh face with a moisture meter. Below 20% is ready.
Most wood takes six months to a year to season, depending on species, log size and your climate. Softer species dry faster. Dense hardwoods take longer.
A simple seasoning calendar
| When | What to do with your green firewood |
| Spring | Take delivery, split any oversized pieces, stack in single rows off the ground |
| Summer | Leave it alone. Warm, dry wind does most of the drying |
| Autumn | Test a few split logs with a meter. Cover the stack well before the wet weather |
| Winter | Burn last year’s stack. Leave this one until it reads under 20% |
If your green firewood arrives in autumn instead, it can still work. Stack it the same way and expect it to need the following spring and summer before it’s ready.
Space, insects and other practical points
Keep the drying stack a few metres from the house. Wood piles attract insects and small animals, and you don’t want either right against your walls. Check local rules if you live somewhere with restrictions on moving untreated firewood, as some regions control it to stop the spread of tree pests.
Splitting matters too. Green firewood dries mainly through split faces, so large unsplit rounds can stay wet in the middle for a long time. If any pieces are much more than about 15 cm across, split them again before stacking.
Signs it’s ready
Even without a meter, seasoned wood gives itself away. Look for cracks spreading from the centre of the log ends, bark that comes off easily, and a lighter colour and weight. Knock two logs together: dry wood rings, wet wood thuds.
Ordering and delivery
Add the cord to your basket and check out. We’ll then confirm the order, the delivery cost to your address and how the wood will be packed. We deliver worldwide. Freight depends on distance and access, so we agree it before anything is sent. If your drop-off point is tricky to reach, add a note to the order or contact us.
Plan the space before it arrives. A cord of green firewood needs a stack about eight feet long and four feet high, and a little more room if you set it out in single rows to dry faster.
Green firewood: questions
What’s the difference between green and seasoned firewood?
Moisture. Green firewood is freshly cut. Seasoned firewood has been dried to under 20% and is ready to burn. The firewood article has more background on drying and fuel value.
Which species is it?
Ask us about the current stock. If you want a particular wood, we also sell green maple firewood to season yourself.
Is green firewood good for anything straight away?
Not for burning indoors. Some people use a few green logs to bank an outdoor bonfire that’s already roaring, but for stoves and fireplaces, wait until it’s dry.
Can I speed up seasoning?
Split smaller, stack in single rows, and pick the windiest dry spot you have. Smaller pieces dry noticeably faster.
Can I mix green firewood with seasoned logs on the fire?
It’s better not to. Even a few wet logs cool the fire, create smoke and add creosote to the flue. Keep the two stacks separate and only burn what has dried.
Where can I see all your firewood?
Everything is in the dried firewood category, with ready-to-burn options like seasoned maple firewood. The dried firewood page covers storage in more depth.
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