Storm to Stove: A Workshop for Timber and Firewood Processing After Hurricane Helene
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Though Hurricane Helene imposed widescale destruction on the mountains of North Carolina, opportunities are available to make the most out of the devastation. Two options you can pursue are to generate firewood and sawtimber. This two-day technical workshop at the Hinton Center in Hayesville will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into firewood and other wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, chainsaw safety, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, firewood production, drying, storage, and safety. Hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions will provide practical insights into equipment, safety protocols, and efficiency in wood utilization—from storm to stove. Whether you’re a landowner, forester, or firewood professional, this workshop offers essential knowledge for maximizing wood resources. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th, 2025 at the Hinton Center, located at 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904. The cost for the event is $45 and includes registration, lunch both days and snacks. Registration is limited to 40 attendees. To register for this event click here to register on Eventbrite.
Click the following link if you are interested in lodging for the event at the Hinton at the Hinton Center.
For more information contact Western Area Agent – Forestry Nathan Gatlin at (336) 651-7330 or npgatlin@ncsu.edu.
Day 1: Friday, August 8, 2025
08:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. – Registration
08:30 a.m.- 09:00 a.m. – Welcoming and Introduction
09:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. – Forests, Trees, Wood
09:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – From tree to wood products
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Getting the wood out of the forest
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Live Demonstration and/or Activity
12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. Lunch
01:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. Chainsaw Safety Training Presentation and Activities
Day 2: Saturday, August 9, 2025
08:30 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. – Welcoming
09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Heating with Wood
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Making Firewood – Production and Processing, Equipment
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Drying, Storage, Moisture
12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. – Lunch
01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. – Firewood Equipment Demonstration
02:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. – Fire protection
03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. – Open Discussion