ash, oak and beech have always been much sought after for log burners. i think ash is by far the best to have a go at coppicing as it grows well and quickly almost anywhere. I know if i could have a magic wand i'd have an ash wood of my own. with a few oak, chestnut and fruit trees interspersed. with piggies free ranging. i have a few ash trees , but not enough to start felling them. I ask local treesurgeons to keep me on their list for any they have to fell.