Chestnut

[kevin nee]

I have some Chestnut Burls that came from a tree that came down in
an ice storm of 2009. This tree was on my road in Massachusetts and
it was about 4 foot at the base. My question is with wood only, no leaves,
is to determine what kind Chestnut I have. It is from the oldest home in
my town. (documented) I have done a few natural edge bowls and it
shows many eyes with a yellowish wood. Is there a University of Federal
Organization that I could mail some pieces to for an official identification.
The local Library is having a fundraising event an I would like to have
something for the SILENT AUCTION. Thanks in advance, Kevin

[Steve Trauthwein]

Kevin,

Here is a site I have used in the past. http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

Steve

[Al Wasser]

I would look locally for a University. Perhaps they have a botanist or forester in the ranks that can help. You may also have State Forestry department locally that may help

[Jim Underwood]

There are probably a couple of places you can send your sample to to have them identified. I think Bruce Hoadley does it for a price. You have to send a specified amount/size to him.

Course these services look to be a little pricey... I googled a couple, and they want like $75 per sample...

[robert baccus]

Google up the USFS research lab at madison, wisconsin. they love to do that sort of thing.---------------------old forester

[Robert Henrickson]

In Kentucky I would suggest taking to the local office of the state Agricultural Extension service; they do free IDs and advice. There is likely something similar in Massachusetts.

[Matt Newton]

Depending where in Mass. you are, the USDA Forest Service has a research station in Durham, NH., or I would try UMass in Belchertown.