Quote Originally Posted by joek
spray with what and what do i use to take bark off should i cover to keep out of rain
Borates to protect the wood, read this page it explains well:
http://www.acbs-bslol.com/Gadgets/D97WoodRot.htm

Try & find what's called a spud, made to peal the bark off tree's without harming the layer under.

I wouldn't recommend trying anything like a tarp, it'll trap moisture & will probably feed mold. You could try & protect it, but it would have to be a roof-like structure high enough to let the logs stay dry. Might be difficult.