Not strictly tree related but countryside related

[Matthew Arnold]

Had a stile and sleeper bridge to replace today. The fields we had to drive across were a little soft to say the least but we managed to get to the site.

[Matthew Arnold]

Had a volunteer task today at a local nature reserve in Stalbridge. One of the volunteers wasnt happy about us felling flailed to death Blackthorns but it made a transformation to the section. We have got 4 work days planned during the winter to clear it out more.

[Matthew Arnold]

Wonderful start to the new year. Had reports of an off-road vehicle on our flagship site. We arrived to find no vehicle but a massive amount of damage to the bank.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Yup. I love the work i am in. The main reason i have been volunteering for 5 years is because there is nothing going anywhere job wise. Only volunteering posts and very short seasonal contract posts.

 

Interesting pictures of work clearing and maintenance of rural paths. We used to do loads until the council gave the contracts to the BTCV. (one full time paid person and a van load of free people allowed to work more than 16hrs a week and claim dole)

 

Need some more herds of Ramblers to keep the footpaths worn after the strimming:laugh1:

 

It is common in this area for gardens/fences to "expand" onto the paths which should be wide enough for a horse and cart as most are old bridleways.

 

How do you manage to survive and afford being a free full time volunteer instead of being paid for all the hard work?

[Matthew Arnold]

Interesting pictures of work clearing and maintenance of rural paths. We used to do loads until the council gave the contracts to the BTCV. (one full time paid person and a van load of free people allowed to work more than 16hrs a week and claim dole)

 

Need some more herds of Ramblers to keep the footpaths worn after the strimming:laugh1:

 

It is common in this area for gardens/fences to "expand" onto the paths which should be wide enough for a horse and cart as most are old bridleways.

 

How do you manage to survive and afford being a free full time volunteer instead of being paid for all the hard work?

 

I do a fair bit of beating during the shooting season which i split into two parts. One lot goes direct into the bank the other half goes into a savings account. During the summer i do gardening for friends and family so get a bit of pocket money for that.

[Able Fella]

Cracking job ranger(s), I've only come across needles once on a site clearance, I threw my toys out of my pram big time! Looking at what you guys deal with daily I feel my actions were perhaps (definately)over the top, really enjoying your thread, keep up the good work but most of all be careful when dealing with the aftermath of these mindless scroats!

[Matthew Arnold]

Videod the boss felling a large sycamore as the large lad operating the winch wussed out on it.

 

[Matthew Arnold]

Very early but very pretty. A Primrose flowering next to a poo bin.

[NFG]

Hi

 

Interesting thread & well done, but shame you have to deal with so much hazardous waste

 

keep up the good work

 

N

[chris23a]

Fascinating thread Ranger Matt, cant believe you actually volunteer to go around picking up needles, i wouldnt do that if i was being paid. Well done.

 

Also what do you think of the BFG All terrains? Im considering getting some for the L200.