Submitted by Ok-Ordinary-361 t3_1049ggb in Maine

I know eastern red cedar grows in southern maine. It is beautiful, and I want it for projects, but I can't find any places that sell eastern red cedar besides big box stores. Does anyone know why?

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TimothyOilypants t1_j33nk4h wrote

It is not common and does not grow readily in Maine. There is limited commercial opportunity so effort is focused elsewhere.

If you want it, you're going to have to import it from the south.

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DrMcMeow t1_j33p79y wrote

you can't find it because it isn't common here.

white cedar is what the industry grows and harvests.

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w1ckedg00d t1_j33qedg wrote

what are you looking for? I have a lot of red cedar but none is processed, just tree length

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MontEcola t1_j33tyl9 wrote

What kind of projects? I live on the west coast now. I get wood for bowl turning several ways. I get what they have. I get wood from companies that cut down trees for homeowners, parks, power companies, etc. They need to either shred it up, or pay to dump it at the 'green' landfill. If I take it away, it helps them.

You can search for portable sawmills. Tell them what you are looking for. Keep an eye on the 'materials' and 'free' sections of craigslist. Someone will mill up batches of what they have and post it there. You can put a wanted ad on craigslist too. I bet there is a vendor who has some slab wood in the area.

I have also connected with a couple of loggers who are on the look out for certain woods, like fruit wood or nut trees. A couple years ago, I could not get enough wood. Now I have too much, and more coming in each week.

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