Choices what should I do?

[gyrfalcon]

OK. Thanks very much. Seems obvious, but hadn't occurred to me.

 

[Battenkiller]

Basically a winter cut tree has not started the growth process due to dormancy.
In the spring when the growth process starts, a new layer of wood is formed between existing wood and bark ( growth ring) which causes a separation/expansion in a sense between the wood and bark. This makes it loose as well as the sap makes the layer very slippery and condusive to peeling. In the logging biz April to July is usually considered "peeling season". A time when most growth occurs and bark is easily separated from the wood.

Yes. This man obviousLEE understands wood. ;-)

 

[iceman]

Basically a winter cut tree has not started the growth process due to dormancy.
In the spring when the growth process starts, a new layer of wood is formed between existing wood and bark ( growth ring) which causes a separation/expansion in a sense between the wood and bark. This makes it loose as well as the sap makes the layer very slippery and condusive to peeling. In the logging biz April to July is usually considered "peeling season". A time when most growth occurs and bark is easily separated from the wood.

Yes. This man obviousLEE understands wood. ;-)

and he was smart enough to stay outta Massachusetts!