The event has been a key feature at past shows, but recent limited log supplies have proven a challenge.
This year’s woodchopping event will go ahead at the show.
Victorian Axemen’s Council president Brad Meyer said there were still supply issues for other Victorian country shows with many events being cancelled.
Mr Meyer said some logs had been sourced from eucalyptus plantations.
Gales from a 2021 storm have provided the rest.
“We will be using a mixture of messmate from fallen trees in windblown areas around Trentham,” Brad said.
“It will be interesting to see how the day goes but we should have a good show.
“We’ll have great numbers of axemen on the day.”
Messmate (Eucalyptus obliqua) is also known as Tasmanian oak, but is native to Victoria, NSW and Queensland as well.
The preferred timber prized by axemen is alpine ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis), but supply has stopped due to the Victorian Government ceasing logging.
Brad praised the efforts of organisers of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show for making the woodchopping event possible.
“They were prepared to do whatever it takes to make the woodchopping go ahead,” he said.
“They need a pat on the back.”
Registration for woodchopping at this year’s show is open until May 26 and can be found at: http://www.alexandratruckshow.com.au/category/woodchop/
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