A chainsaw is an automated device that replaces the labor of many person's manual labor and allows the solitary individual to accomplish the same tasks, ultimately with the same level, or better efficiency.

Such a device allowed me to harvest trees for heating purpose in the time of three weeks during the summer months for the purpose of heating a cabin continuously over an extended period from late September to early June. Production only occurred during a narrow window from 7AM to 12PM. The rest of the day was devoted to other endeavors, and recreation. The total end product was approximately 20-25 cords of wood. It is still unnecessary to seek more resources to compliment existing stocks.



Imagine in an environment that prevents a person from furthering such gleaning of resources, whether it be the inclement weather, the possibility of temporary civil strife, or the discontinuation of availability of consumables (fuel and oil) for the tool are present. Say the task of replenishing your stocks of wood is not feasible due to the incidents around you prohibit from leaving your bastion of security and supplies in fear of losing both. A well put in base of heating source will mitigate the negative effects of your surroundings regardless of the current social climate or weather.

It is better to have and not need, than to need and not have. As in storing food to negotiate an uncertain future, storing renewable resources for heat and alternative cooking source alleviates the mental strain involved in acquiring necessities to further profitable existence. One less worry or task, no matter how ancillary, enables one to focus more clearly on the events at hand, and the tasks that are immediately dire.