Woodyards are reporting a shortage of redgum as more people work from home, but some in the industry say it is a 'misconception' that redgum is the best firewood for long winter nights.
Woodyards are reporting a shortage of redgum as more people are working from home and cold weather puts pressure on the supply chain of the favoured firewood.The SA Government warns fines are applicable for harvesting wood from public landThe owner of Adelaide's Stirling Woodyard, Angela Papageorge, said it had faced "unprecedented demand" since March when people started stockpiling firewood in anticipation of staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ms Papageorge said it was a similar situation across other Adelaide Hills and city woodyards, with seasoned redgum supplies from the New South Wales Balranald region slowed by high demand."With this increased demand the mills are not able to split the wood quick enough to meet the demand that everybody needs.
But Paul, a wood carter from Penola in the state's south-east, said it was a "misconception that redgum was the only wood you should buy".Paul said manna gum, rough-barked manna gum, white box and red box were better alternatives. "They'll go and scab it, even in the middle of the night, take a trailer around and pilfer as much wood as they can get.Redgum may be in short supply but other firewood is still available.A Department for Environment and Water spokesperson warns people it is illegal to take wood from national parks and reserves.
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