Wood Species
We will gladly accept most hardwood, including: Oaks, Maples, White Ash, Beech, Yellow and White Birch, Elm, Hickory, Locust, Hornbeam, Black Cherry, Black Walnut
Note that we cannot accept the following: Poplar, Aspen, Gray Birch, Willows, Cottonwood, Pines, Firs, Spruces, Cedars, Hemlock
Wood Size, Shape & Condition
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Minimum tree diameter 3”, maximum diameter 36”
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Trees can be delivered tree-length and or log length and need to be limbed
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Wood is to be sound, with less than 1/3 of the butt end showing visible rot/decay
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Wood is free of attached or embedded metal, such as nails, wire, etc…
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We cannot accept root balls or large gnarly pieces
Delivery & Pickup
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We will need clear access to the wood for a pickup truck and dump trailer
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We do not take down trees - please contact a local tree service if you need this
To make a wood donation, please email kennebecwoodbank@gmail.com. If you can attach pictures of the wood that is helpful, but not necessary.

We rely entirely on donations of hardwood from trees that have already been downed. The following guidelines will help ensure our volunteer team can process the wood we receive and that we can provide quality, clean-burning firewood.