Comments on: Where Do Utility Poles Come From? https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/ Stories about Sustainable Forestry, the Role of Land Resources in Our Lives, and the People Behind New England Forestry Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:42:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.5 By: neforestrydistribution.com https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-268 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:13:08 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-268 In reply to Rae.

Hi Rae! I would start with your local extension office. They’re offered in every county in the U.S. through local universities, and they offer all kinds of agricultural and landscaping advice, and will often come to your property to take a look. Good luck!

]]> By: Rae https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-267 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:47:57 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-267 One 90ft very straight and tall pine uprooted and fell . Looks way too straight and tall to chop up for fire wood. Though only one tree , who can we call to
evaluate usage? Thanks.

]]> By: neforestrydistribution.com https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-264 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:14:39 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-264 In reply to Mark Michuda.

Hi Mark! It would depend on the specific needs of the nearest pole mill to your property. A local extension office or forestry association can give you guidance on how to find the best use and potential buyers for your pines.

]]> By: Mark Michuda https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-263 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:32:16 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-263 How long do the poles have to be and what diameter? I have 400 80 yr old red pine that appear to make good poles in Indiana.

]]> By: neforestrydistribution.com https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-257 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:28:35 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-257 In reply to Sabeita Hardeo.

Very interesting! So your utility poles must all have a red hue to them.

]]> By: Sabeita Hardeo https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-234 Fri, 29 May 2020 06:29:13 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-234 I am Based in Guyana, south america and we make utility poles of varying lengths from Wallaba trees.

]]> By: neforestrydistribution.com https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-13 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:43:30 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-13 In reply to Mark A Saba.

Hi Mark. There are a lot of factors that go into the value of a tree, so it would help to have a forestry professional take a look at the specific trees on your land. There are some great resources that can help you connect with someone with the right expertise. Most counties in the U.S. have agricultural extension offices run by state universities, which are a great place to start. Other resources that may be able to help would be your state forestry service or the state forestry association.

]]> By: Mark A Saba https://www.neforestrydistribution.com/stories/where-do-utility-poles-come-from/#comment-10 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 23:49:21 +0000 http://localhost:8009/stories/?p=41#comment-10 Question. I have red pines and some white on my 7 acre property in northern Minnesota near Detroit lakes, Minnesota. These pines are approximately 80 feet tall.
I find people will cut them down for a fee, or take them for pay. These trees are 80 years old or older I’m told. I only want to thin the land, and create an opening for a road and building. I feel these trees are worthy of more than fire wood. They beautiful and could be used for log homes etc. Not looking to get rich but I thought a reasonable sum for them is fair. I’d like to see the trees get used for something useful. Are they worth anything for a better use than fire? Thank you for your time.

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