Hello all,
I have a chance to score maple from a HUGE maple that was uprooted by a storm in Jacksonville , FL last week. The trunk is 6 feet or so in diameter and the main branches look to be 18+ inches. One main branch snapped when the tree fell over but the rest of the tree looks solid. The owner is willing to give me whatever I want when the arborist cuts it up. I have read somewhere storm trees should be avoided and would appreciate any opinions. Also, is a north florida maple worth harvesting? My plan is to cut some 8/4 planks and bowl blanks. Any thoughts? Thanks.