SAE:

 Cutting and/or marketing firewood

Description:

   -Cutting and marketing firewood is a great project for a person if a small amount of land and investment is available.

-The demand for firewood is increasing due to the rising costs of alternative fuels.  Also, many people just desire to have a fire in the fireplace during their leisure time, but they don’t desire to cut wood during their leisure time.

-Hardwood species, such as the oaks and hickories, are the preferred fireplace woods.

-Delivery is usually made directly to homeowners.

Written by Alan McAllister

Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

5

Investment

6

Equipment needed

6

Skills required

4

Facilities required

2

Land required

2

Labor Intensity

8

Potential for income

5

Transportation required

9

Expansion possibilities

8

Expertise needed

4

Advertising needed

3

Susceptible to disease

1

Susceptible to insects

1

Suitable for residential areas

1

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

1

Regional

Best market in cities

When to start project

anytime

Notes:

For those who don’t mind the hard work involved, this is a good opportunity to supplement your income or make a full-time living at some time in the future. 

Sources of Additional Information:

  Extension publications