I am not sure how durable my wool tops will be. I think they are quite resistant to spark holes but stick pokes, bark abrasions etc, I just do not know. Guessing I think they would be much like a cotton tee shirt resisting these sorts of durability challenges. I certainly would not hesitate to wear mine doing that sort of work as I think the comfort level would be much better, but at $50 or more each you would want to have it last at least a season.