Nestucca:
1Minute that looks cool stacked like that. Is there a reason for the pre-split rounds in the stack other than saving time?
Just trying to maximize the volume in the shed. Since I split the rounds within a couple steps of the shed, it's not much extra effort to fit those pieces back into place. Not done any measurements, but my guess is that if I simply tossed pieces in, I'd have about 20% less wood in there. We sustain about a 5- or 6-year supply and split up the oldest each spring.
We don't have much humidity over here and only bring in rounds of standing dead tamarack. One can go out the next day and hear those rounds checking as they begin drying. Rounds cut in May are pretty well dry by Sept/Oct. Anything fresh off the stump though has a substantially lower heat yield.
I don't know anyone locally that actually sells good cured wood. Most bring it out of the woods and sell the load to minimize handling. We do have one local commercial dealer, and he does about a half million $$$ annually hauling to urban folks in Id, Or, and Nv.
Did some measures and our shed holds about 3.6 cords. We burn about 2.5 annually, so there is some seriously cured wood in the rear most row.
I do like the pole like confirmation of tamarack (few branches on standing dead). It's clean burning as well, with no need to dump ashes over a full winter of use. Also, simply threaten rounds with a maul, and they'll almost fall in half.
