"Dave Bugg" wrote in message
Bark on or off? I've seen reports of both ways but, is there any
consensus by the experts?

If the bark is tight to the log, I leave it on. If it is loose, I remove
it due to funky stuff, like dirt and insects and fungi, which get trapped.
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Dave www.davebbq.com

Agree with Dave. Some woods, like oak, have a thick bark that may be loaded
with fungus and other forest growth and it should be removed. Apple has a
thin tight bark so I just leave it on. As for age, I've used it from an hour
off the tree to years old with good results. Ditch the twigs though.
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Ed
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