While you're waiting, you might trim and lay the limbs so they are as close togther as possible. Add some grass clippings or leaves so the pile tends to hold water. the wood will soften and be easier to chop finely.
Or wait a few years, call it "hugelculture" and just plant on top of the crumbled woodpile.
My plan is to post a request on some bulletin boards and borrow or trade for the use of one.
