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Building the clamp. Llanofresno-El Suceso (Carranza, Bizkaia), 2004. Marcial Canales.

Formerly, in the mountains surrounding the Valley of Carranza (Bizkaia), charcoal burning would be among the main uses of wood.

The burning season would usually start in March and last until November. The wood (chestnut, oak, beech or oak) to be charred would have been harvested in the winter and properly seasoned for several months. Two-men saws, axes, mallets and wedges were used for felling and preparing the timber. (more…)