Construction is wiping out the best mesquite forests in my area

I went to collect mesquite for smoking last Saturday. Whole sections of the forest were gone. A local told me it's for a new housing project. We need to speak up before all our natural wood sources disappear. Consider using wood from managed forests or even fruit woods instead.

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taylor_clark657mo ago

Applewood from pruned trees works great too.

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oliviahenderson7mo ago

Honestly, the bigger issue is wood sourcing becoming a luxury hobby. When local forests get cleared, it prices out regular folks who just want to smoke some meat. We're losing affordable access along with the trees.

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the_mark7mo ago

Seeing whole sections of mesquite forest gone is just wrong. I've had to switch to other woods for smoking when local sources dry up. Like @taylor_clark65 said, applewood from pruned trees is a solid choice. You can also look for orchards that sell their cuttings, or check with local tree services for fruit wood. It's a shame we have to find other options because of new building, but speaking up might help.

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