{"id":912,"date":"2022-01-17T21:33:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T21:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=912"},"modified":"2022-01-25T13:36:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:36:27","slug":"is-chestnut-good-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chestnut Good Firewood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chestnut trees are part of the hardwood <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fagaceae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fagaceae<\/a> tree family. This is the same family that oak and beech trees derive from. There are a few varieties of chestnut trees that grow all over the world, but does it make good firewood?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chestnut is generally slow-burning firewood that produces a BTU of 18.3 million per cord on average. It sparks a lot, so it is best to use it outdoors or in log burners with a closing door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/is-chestnut-good-firewood-thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"is chestnut good firewood\" class=\"wp-image-913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/is-chestnut-good-firewood-thumbnail.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/is-chestnut-good-firewood-thumbnail-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/is-chestnut-good-firewood-thumbnail-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Is_Chestnut_Easy_To_Split\" title=\"Is Chestnut Easy To Split?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Is Chestnut Easy To Split?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#What_Does_Chestnut_Smell_Like\" title=\"What Does Chestnut Smell Like?\">What Does Chestnut Smell Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#How_Much_Sap_Content_Does_Chestnut_Have\" title=\"How Much Sap Content Does Chestnut Have?\">How Much Sap Content Does Chestnut Have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Moisture_Levels_Of_Chestnut\" title=\"Moisture Levels Of Chestnut\">Moisture Levels Of Chestnut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Heat_Output_and_Efficiency_of_Chestnut\" title=\"Heat Output and Efficiency of Chestnut\">Heat Output and Efficiency of Chestnut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Fire_Characteristics_Of_Chestnut\" title=\"Fire Characteristics Of Chestnut\">Fire Characteristics Of Chestnut<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Creosote_build-up\" title=\"Creosote build-up\">Creosote build-up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Amount_Of_Smoke\" title=\"Amount Of Smoke\">Amount Of Smoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Does_It_Produce_Coals\" title=\"Does It Produce Coals?\">Does It Produce Coals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Is_It_Okay_To_Burn_Chestnut_In_A_Fireplace\" title=\"Is It Okay To Burn Chestnut In A Fireplace?\">Is It Okay To Burn Chestnut In A Fireplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#How_Long_To_Season_Chestnut_Wood\" title=\"How Long To Season Chestnut Wood?\">How Long To Season Chestnut Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Pros_And_Cond_Of_Using_Chestnut_as_Firewood\" title=\"Pros And Cond Of Using Chestnut as Firewood\">Pros And Cond Of Using Chestnut as Firewood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#How_Does_Chestnut_Compare_To_Other_Firewood\" title=\"How Does Chestnut Compare To Other Firewood?\">How Does Chestnut Compare To Other Firewood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions:\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-chestnut-good-firewood\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Varieties_Of_Chestnut_Wood\"><\/span>What Are The Varieties Of Chestnut Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chestnut comes in a whole range of varieties. Each type has its firewood uses and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting contrary to popular belief, horse chestnut is not a variety of chestnut and so will not be discussed as firewood in this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-horse-chestnut-good-firewood\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"941\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can read more about this variety here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Chestnut: Even though it may not be assessable in some areas due to being an endangered species, American chestnut does make good firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dwarf Chestnut: Native to the stretch of forestry from Maryland to Kentucky, dwarf chestnut is not used as firewood. It only reaches around 7 feet tall and is not worth the processing effort to most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese Chestnut \u2013 Not many people would choose Chinese chestnut as their firewood option. There are few lasting heat benefits from it and it is an unpleasant wood to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweet Chestnut \u2013 This is the chestnut variety that is most used to burn in North America. It also goes by the name European chestnuts or Spanish chestnut but is widely available in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Physical_Characteristics_Of_Chestnut_Wood\"><\/span>What Are The Physical Characteristics Of Chestnut Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Chestnut<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heat per cord (Million BTUs)<\/td><td>18.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight dry (lbs per cord)<\/td><td>2652<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight green (lbs per cord)<\/td><td>4675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seasoning time<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resin\/ Sap Content<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Splitting Difficulty<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smoke<\/td><td>Heavy Smoke<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smell<\/td><td>Mildly Sweet \u2013 Unpleasant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coal Production<\/td><td>Very Poor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cerocote Build-up<\/td><td>Very Low<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More info on firewood heating values and weights <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/firewood-weight-btu-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"817\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chestnut_Easy_To_Split\"><\/span>Is Chestnut Easy To Split?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweet chestnut wood is very easy to split. Though tits wood is strong, a hydraulic splitter will make short work of it. American chestnut is also easy to split but can be difficult due to its tendency to develop an irregular grain pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Chinese chestnut can be a little bit more difficult to split as its wood is very durable. Though other hardwoods like black locusts are significantly harder to split than Chinese chestnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Chestnut_Smell_Like\"><\/span>What Does Chestnut Smell Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When their flowers are in bloom, chestnut pollen is known to be very sweet; perhaps overly sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After sweet chestnut has been seasoned, it will burn with a neutral smell. But American chestnut maintains its sweetness, just considerably milder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would prefer a stronger, more aromatic firewood, birch produces a similarly sweet but more intense smell than American chestnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people enjoy burning Chinese chestnut as it released a very unpleasant rotting meat smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sap_Content_Does_Chestnut_Have\"><\/span>How Much Sap Content Does Chestnut Have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chestnut trees are not known to produce a lot of sap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is certainly an advantage, woods with excess sap or resin, like Douglas fir or Cedar, can cause creosote to build up quickly and make the wood pop and spark more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisture_Levels_Of_Chestnut\"><\/span>Moisture Levels Of Chestnut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many hardwoods such as oak carry a low moisture content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though chestnut derives from the same family as oak, it does have significantly higher water content. Therefore, its seasoning time is more on par with woods like elm and has a less effective burning time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Output_and_Efficiency_of_Chestnut\"><\/span>Heat Output and Efficiency of Chestnut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each variety of chestnut, while burning at a similar BTU, are not all efficient firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese chestnut can produce a moderate amount of heat but is not great at maintaining that heat for a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the American chestnut, its flame will be small, but it will be strong. Burning an average heat of 18.3, American chestnut will light quickly making it a great wood to throw on at the start of your fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sweet chestnut and American chestnut are slow-burning woods. They do not produce as high a heat as oak or hackberry wood, but they can produce a moderate heat per cord that lasts a while.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Characteristics_Of_Chestnut\"><\/span>Fire Characteristics Of Chestnut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at what type of fire a chestnut produces to determine the best situation to burn it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creosote_build-up\"><\/span>Creosote build-up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a generally low sap content, chestnut firewood will not result in a lot of creosote in your fireplace through the burning of sap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.priddyclean.com\/chimney-creosote\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">smoke can also cause a build-up of creosote<\/a>. Not only does chestnut release a lot of smoke, but it is a slow burning wood meaning that the smoke stays in your chimney for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent a build-up of creosote in your fireplace, mix it with other premium quality firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amount_Of_Smoke\"><\/span>Amount Of Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a very moist wood, chestnut does produce a heavy amount of smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, seasoning a wet wood helps to reduce the moisture content and results in less smoking when burning. But that is not the case for chestnut. Even if seasoned chestnut produces a medium amount of smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_It_Produce_Coals\"><\/span>Does It Produce Coals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chestnut lasts as long as it does because it is a slow-burning wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firewood that produces good quality coals can fuel a fire for longer. However, chestnut can burn for a decent amount of time by itself and doesn\u2019t need coals. <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-hemlock-good-firewood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Similarly to hemlock firewood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your fire burning for longer than a few hours, mix some oak in with your chestnut. Oak is very good at producing high-quality coals and will keep your fire burning way longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Okay_To_Burn_Chestnut_In_A_Fireplace\"><\/span>Is It Okay To Burn Chestnut In A Fireplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretty much every type of chestnut has the same issue: it produces a significant amount of sparks when burning. This is especially true about sweet chestnut and American chestnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though sparks can be mesmerizing to watch, you will need to use a screen to keep safe when burning chestnut wood in your fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best bet is to only burn chestnut wood in a log burner. This way you will be able to close the door to from the sparks and will be able to control the smoke better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid using Chinese chestnut in your fireplace. Between the sparks and the unpleasant odor, it is not the best choice of wood to burn in a fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mimic its quick lighting abilities, use poplar or tulip poplar wood instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_To_Season_Chestnut_Wood\"><\/span>How Long To Season Chestnut Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not be able to completely stop the smoke that chestnut produces when burning but allowing the wood to properly season will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chestnut is a very moist wood and requires at least 2 years to season. Comparatively, oak takes 3-4 years to season but is more efficient firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to check your firewood with a moisture meter before burning it. Moisture content below 20% means that the wood is ready to burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cond_Of_Using_Chestnut_as_Firewood\"><\/span>Pros And Cond Of Using Chestnut as Firewood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The firewood community is split on how good of a firewood chestnut actually is. So let\u2019s break it down into some pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Low sap content<\/li><li>Slow-burning wood<\/li><li>Moderate heat output<\/li><li>Easy to split (in most cases)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Heavy amount of smoke<\/li><li>Poor coal production<\/li><li>Long seasoning time<\/li><li>Less heat output than other hardwoods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Chestnut_Compare_To_Other_Firewood\"><\/span>How Does Chestnut Compare To Other Firewood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chestnut is a hardwood but performs poorly when compared to hardwoods such as oak and hackberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heavy amount of smoke is off-putting to most people, but its slow-burning qualities make it better firewood than poplar or cedar. On the other hand, because of the high smoke production, <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/is-box-elder-good-firewood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a box elder firewood<\/a>, which has a similar BTU rating, would be a better option.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which Chestnut Wood Burns Best?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American chestnut has the most benefits when used as firewood, including its sweet smell and moderate heat. However, it is hard to find as it is the most endangered of the chestnut varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your second-best bet is sweet chestnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Chestnut An Indoor Firewood?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only burn chestnut indoors if you have a log burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a wood that released both a substantial amount of sparks and smoke. So, ensure that you have the safety measures in place before burning it indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I Use Unseasoned Firewood For Burning?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, unseasoned firewood will release more smoke and will not produce as much heat as it will have a higher moisture content than dry firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a handful of chestnut woods to choose from, but American and sweet chestnut make the best firewood of all chestnut varieties. Though they produce a heavy amount of smoke, they produce an average BTU of 18.3 million per cord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chestnut trees are part of the hardwood Fagaceae tree family. This is the same family that oak and beech trees derive from. There are a few varieties of chestnut trees that grow all over the world, but does it make good firewood? 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