Where to get logs for a log pile?

[Falesh]

I'm having a bit of trouble sourcing logs for a wildlife log pile. I'd like them to be roughly 10cm to 20cm in diameter and at least 30cm long. They also need to have their bark on and be hardwood. Does anyone have an idea where I can get that either online or somewhere near York or Falmouth? Cheers!

[JeffH]

Have you tried your local Tree Surgeons? Failing that ask the wardens at your local nature reserve(s) or your local Wildlife Trust.

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)

[kathateria]

I just picked up some branches,that had blown off the trees,in the field where I walked the dogs.I snapped them,and just threw them in a heap

[King Edward]

I see no reason to exclude conifer logs - various fungi and insects feed on them as well. And I wouldn't have thought you'd really want to buy decent wood just to let it rot down. You really want to scavenge some suitable wood from somewhere where it isn't wanted and it isn't already providing a good home to wildlife. Sorry if that's not very helpful.

[jpscloud]

Originally Posted by King Edward

I see no reason to exclude conifer logs

I just took down a stand of leylandii and am using some of the logs and brushwood for wildlife refuges. I imagine they'll be fine for providing varied living accommodation?

You're much more likely to get leylandii waste wood going spare too.

[Kayleigh]

I got a few bags of logs sold for firewood at the local garden center for about £5 its convenient I have also seen them at the local garage..

[tom00_uk]

there are a lot of Woods around York where you could easily scrump some timber, go out after windy weather and on some of the less busy roads you will find quite a bit.

In Falmouth pop along the Helford or over to Flushings and get drift wood, after a few soaks in freshwater to remove the salt it will be fine in the pile