Looking for local firewood and willing to do the work yourself? At the Heihuyzen estate in Oostmalle, depending on the lots available, we offer standing broadleaf timber and pine for firewood. This is an offer for those who can fell, process and remove the wood themselves.
Wood from our estate
Our deciduous wood consists mainly of alder and other species that we manage as coppice wood. The stems are usually cut every ten to fifteen years, after which the stumps can grow out again. In this way, the wood harvest is part of the estate's ongoing management.
In addition, there are lots of pine wood available. The wood species, size and accessibility vary by lot. We will therefore discuss together which offer suits your experience and capabilities.
What does standing firewood mean?
The trees are still growing in place. As the buyer, you are responsible for felling, sawing, splitting if necessary and removing the wood, according to the pre-agreed conditions. You are therefore buying fresh wood that you still need to process and dry.
Viewings and work are by appointment only. We will agree in advance which trees are included in the lot, how the volume is determined and when and by which route the wood can be removed.
Deciduous wood or pine wood?
When making your choice, ask about the composition of the lot. Alder is deciduous wood, but has different properties than, for example, oak or beech. The name deciduous wood therefore does not mean that every lot has the same density or burn time.
For pine wood, it is important to check in advance whether your stove is suitable for it and to follow the manufacturer's instructions. The Flemish Environment Agency advises against resinous softwood for domestic wood burning.
Build up a supply for later
Freshly felled wood is not immediately ready to burn. Splitting, stacking loosely and allowing it to dry sufficiently are necessary. Check the moisture content before use; the Flemish Environment Agency recommends around 15% and at least two years of drying. The actual drying time depends on several factors, including the wood species, dimensions and storage.
Prices for standing firewood
- Pine wood: €10 per stere (stacked cubic metre).
- Deciduous wood from large trees: €25 per stere (stacked cubic metre).
- Coppice wood: €20 per stere (stacked cubic metre).
These are the total selling prices per stere (stacked cubic metre). One stere is a stacked volume of one cubic meter of wood in one-meter pieces, including the space between the pieces. When selling on the stump, we agree in advance how the volume of the lot will be estimated and calculated. The buyer is responsible for felling, processing and removing the wood.
Interested in a lot of firewood in Oostmalle?
Interested? Send your request via our contact form and mention “Firewood – for the attention of Hanne Koenders” in your message. Hanne Koenders, forest ranger at Heihuyzen, is your contact person. State what wood you are looking for, the desired quantity and your experience with processing wood yourself. You will receive information about the available lots, the price and the conditions. A visit to the estate is by appointment.