If you are a farming enthusiast, you may be wondering: where do you sell wood chips in FS19? Woodchips are far more profitable than whole logs, and they can also be used to bolster the soil’s nutrients. In addition, woodchips can also be a cheaper alternative to gravel, and they decay faster. Here’s how to get started:

Woodchips are more profitable than whole logs

There are some advantages and disadvantages to both types of woodchips. The former is much cheaper to produce and can be handled more easily with automation. Woodchips are also easier to handle than wood pellets, which must be processed in specialized facilities. The disadvantage of woodchips is their lower density and high moisture content, which reduces their calorific value and raises the amount of feedstock required to produce heat. The other disadvantage is their large physical volume, which increases their transportation costs and emissions.

The cost of harvesting woodchips depends on several factors, including equipment investment, stand size, tree species, volume, terrain, and difficulty of proximity to houses, public roads, or power lines. Additionally, hauling woodchips more than 100 km is unprofitable because of the low margins and transportation costs. Woodchip prices can be up to $45 per cubic metre when the chipped wood is sold in the market.

They increase soil nutrients

If you are growing vegetables or herbs at home, adding wood chips to your garden is an excellent way to boost soil nutrients and reduce weeds. Not only will wood chips improve the soil, but they will also prevent splashing and erosion from occurring. Furthermore, they will help create a clean walkway between rows of plants. And, while there are several other benefits of using wood chips in your garden, here are a few of the main ones:

Wood chips also contain nitrogen and phosphorus, which is essential for plants to survive. These nutrients can be sucked from soil by the wood itself, which activates mechanisms in soil bacteria that consume nitrogen. This bacteria then decompose the wood, releasing nitrogen back into the soil. Wood chips that have a low nitrogen content are good for this process, as they will feed on the wood and help increase the soil’s fertility.

They are cheaper than gravel

You may wonder if wood chips are better than gravel. Well, the good news is that both materials are cheaper than gravel. You can use wood chips in orchards and they are a great mulch alternative. Wood chips are also good for trees because they encourage fungi, which creates a microbiome that benefits the forest. Wood chips are also better for driveways because they can be reused forever and will add carbon to the soil.

Wood chips are cheaper than gravel, but they do not last as long. They also require more maintenance, which is expensive if you want a long-lasting driveway. Additionally, gravel requires less watering. While wood chips are less expensive than gravel, they are more difficult to install and will require more upkeep over time. Wood chips have the advantage of looking more natural and will blend in with your landscape better. You can choose to use wood chips or gravel depending on your needs.

They decay faster than gravel

Although wood chips decay more slowly than gravel, they are still a great choice for driveways and parking lots. Gravel is safer and less likely to have ruts and soft spots, while chips can become a home for growing things and soil life. Chips can also be used as demolition debris, which can contain all sorts of contaminants. These pests can be a problem when it comes to your driveway. If you are planning to install a wood chip driveway or parking lot, keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of this alternative material.

One of the major benefits of wood chips over gravel is their ability to help control weeds around trees and plants. Gravel tends to hold weed seeds and can be difficult to eradicate from the roots. Nevertheless, wood chips offer a variety of aesthetic benefits over gravel, including increased soil structure, improved aeration, and attracting earthworms. They also promote fungi and bacterial growth. Despite their environmental benefits, wood chips are often preferred by those who want a natural look.

They are a good crop to have on your farm

The wood chip market is profitable and can be sold for about 1200$ per ton. It is important to note that woodchips will be more valuable if you grow 8m logs than any other logs. Woodchips can also be sold to other selling points in the game, such as a Biomass Heating Plant. In FS19, wood chips are also free to harvest.

The FSI ST 65 T machine can be used to cut down tree trunks. You can find it under the Forestry Machines tab. Wood chips are a great crop to have on your farm, and can be harvested from any size tree and its branches. These chips can be used as compost in a garden or as fertilizer. Wood chips are also good for your animal feed.