[masraum]

I'm on some facebook woodworking groups.

My understanding is that there are some folks that won't even touch a residentially sourced tree, because there's the possibility of nails or whatever embedded in the tree, and if the saw hits those nails (or whatever) it's an expensive proposition.

Then, the tree has to be cut and dried which requires a kiln or lot of time.

There are "tools" out there that enable "a guy" to use a chainsaw as a portable lumber mill. You can then cut the tree up and do the storage and drying yourself.

What's the problem, leaves or the nuts? From your first post, it sounds like the problem is the leaves, but then subsequent posts sound like the nuts are the problem.