To be millable, logs must be relatively straight and free of decay. They must be one of the following species, at least 14+ inches diameter, and 8+ feet in length — the longer, the better! We may accept shorter lengths of particularly unique wood, burls, etc.
Accepted species
walnut
elm
redwood
maple
ash
locust
camphor
Chinese pistache
tulip poplar
London plane/sycamore
stone fruit — all varieties
oak — straight logs only on a case-by-case basis
sheoak
cedar
Zelkova/Keyaki
Acacia
other exotic or rare species — case-by-case basis
Coordinate a delivery
Donated logs must be delivered to our location with advance notification and approval. The Sacramento Tree Foundation does not perform tree removals or log recovery. For more information, please call us at 916-974-4336 or check out these frequently asked questions.
The Sacramento Tree Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Upon delivery, you will receive a receipt confirming the total board footage of your donation.