my back yard, and all of northern california would like to respectfully disagree. Builders planted them everywhere in Maryland, so talk about an abundant supply of firewood. It burns so well I mix it with red elm, mulberry, or ash. Land is in Hernando County, Florida. Pole wood production represent 90% of all softwood plantations. Creosote cannot form in such an environment. Commodities Corner: Lumber prices have dropped by more than 60% this year, and have room to fall even further. //-->,