Service - Wood sales
Time needed
A whole day.
Cost
The cost of fuel.
Numbers
A good way to involve the whole Unit.
Description
Cut and sell firewood. The Unit collects the saws and any other equipment, cuts the wood, loads it
on the trailer, and then advertises.
It can be sold through Venturers contacts, at car washes, etc.
Location
The property of a landowner in the hills nearby, a friend or the family of a Venturer.
Transport
A large car to tow the laden trailer.
Resources
Trailer, saws, axes, ropes.
Contacts
The owner of the property.
Permission
Permission from the landowner.
Training
Safety with saws, axes, trailer, etc.
Safety with potentially dangerous equipment.
Problems
Not enough purchasers for the wood cut.
Precautions
Power saws need great care.
Comments
It can be a big job. Be aware of the level of commitment of your Venturers.
Best in autumn.