What can a property owner do with the downed timber?

Felled trees can be left or removed. If left, they need to be properly handled. Felled wood can be used for firewood, but needs to be stored correctly. Wood from bark beetle-infested trees should be covered with plastic, following a specific technique to kill the beetles, and left covered for several months. If wood is not going to be used for firewood, then it should be chipped and used as mulch. 

View additional information on how to correctly store bark beetle-infested firewood (PDF).

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1. What can property owners do?
2. How can property owners get information about tree removal?
3. When should dead or dying trees be removed?
4. What can a property owner do with the downed timber?
5. Can logs from infested trees be sold?
6. What is Placer County doing about the tree mortality problem?
7. Are there other agencies or organizations that will remove trees?
8. How can I keep my property fire safe?
9. Where can property owners get additional information?