Timber extraction required Edinburgh

[Big J]

We need small scale timber extraction on an estate near Edinburgh. Our regular forwarder operator has always been unreliable, but very good when here. It's now at the point where it's going to affect future cutting, so I need to sort out alternative cover.

 

There is a need for an average of 200 tonnes a month to be extracted. Up until now it's been an Alstor 8x8, and it would need to be a similar sized machine to access the stands. Cordwood is usually 3.5m in length and up to a third of a tonne a stick, exceptionally a little more.

 

Terrain is varied but not too bad generally. Almost exclusively hardwood.

 

I can provide insurance or you can.

 

Immediate start required and work ongoing for foreseeable future.

 

Please pm for more details.

 

Jonathan

[NI Tree]

Caledonian Forestry Services Ltd have one

[Big J]

Thanks for that - I will give them a call later today.

[Big J]

Situation resolved - thanks for those who pointed me in the right direction!

[muldonach]

Is it available for hire?

[Big J]

It's not actually Caledonian Forestry Service's, but actually a chap called Wallie Lain. He is based north of Perth, PM me if you need his number.

[David Goss]

So I don't need to look for one anymore? I was just about to make a few calls...

Glad I checked here first:001_rolleyes:

[Big J]

So I don't need to look for one anymore? I was just about to make a few calls...

Glad I checked here first:001_rolleyes:

 

Hi David,

 

Sorry about that mate - with all the hassle of the last few days I completely forgot to call you back to call you off the case! Thanks anyway!

 

See you on Friday.

 

Jonathan

[David Goss]

No worries