Stolen Timber

[TGB]

Early this year, a small woodland group and registered charity, had two years cuttings of seasoned timber, (30% of which was processed) stolen from one of its private coppiced woods. And the miscreant was a local narrowboat holiday hire company. Everybody in that area knows he, (the company owner) stole the timber. He even bragged about having so much, his 'friends' had four full boats.

 

Ah, but proving the stacked wood in his boatyard is stolen. None of it has 'property of' stamped on it. Two years of volunteer labour, two years of bringing back overgrown woodland to productive coppice. The only payment for the volunteers, was the promise of a share of the wood fuel. But now out of that woodland, there's no payment for the volunteers. And the thieving narrowboat company sells the wood at inflated prices to its clientele.

 

I feel I can't name and shame the thieving company, as I couldn't prove in a court of law, that his stash of booty was actually stolen. Though it actually is!

[Alycidon]

trailcams would provide evidence and times, quality of pics may not be good enough for a court though.

 

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[Tom87]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5F-YaIshYQ]bluptv: Holz GPS - YouTube[/ame]

 

The Germans have taken it to a whole new level. It's far from over the top too as it's becoming a seriously big issue over there.

 

I don't know why but people don't seem to look at it as they kind of theft we all despise so much like taking a car or personal belongings, because it's wood or simply a tree/branch to some. But really is should be treated like any serious crime and those caught should be severely dealt with.

 

Due to certain circumstances I currently have large amounts of wood in places where people could pinch bits here and there, I've made a small investment in theft traps and recording equipment so those who do decide to pinch my hard earned stock will be caught and if I had the joy of catching them myself they would be met with a charging headbutt.

 

Don't cut back if you know your investment could be better protected, it's not expensive and it's certainly allowed me to rest a little easier at night.

[skyhuck]

I would calculate the cost of the timber, then wait and confront them giving them option to pay for the timber plus the cost of your time apprehending them or facing the police.

[Tom87]

trailcams would provide evidence and times, quality of pics may not be good enough for a court though.

 

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Especially the bluetooth wireless cams, if the thieves find or take the camera, I hope they're smiling as they won't be in court after the 'hidden' nearby memory storage had saved all the evidence.

[Riggerbear]

 

Especially the bluetooth wireless cams, if the thieves find or take the camera, I hope they're smiling as they won't be in court after the 'hidden' nearby memory storage had saved all the evidence.

 

These are being used in NRW (the new name for FC in Wales) in woodlands in mid Wales.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

A couple of these normally do the trick.

 

http://http://www.williampowell.com/Shooting--Dogs/Game-Bags--Accessories/Poacher-Alarm-Gun-(Use-12-Bore-Blank-Cartridge-AM201-pack-of-20)_MA101.htm

 

Good kit!

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Do you manage to plot near windmill rdbt? I'll be in the Fc block on the other side of the road tomorrow morning. If you want someone to tag along save being on your own. Nothing vigilante, just so you're not on your own.

 

Pm me if it helps.

 

Good man! Not an "adventure" best done alone.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5F-YaIshYQ]bluptv: Holz GPS - YouTube[/ame]

 

The Germans have taken it to a whole new level.

 

# Not for the first time in modern history ):0)

 

 

I don't know why but people don't seem to look at it as they kind of theft we all despise so much like taking a car or personal belongings, because it's wood or simply a tree/branch to some. But really is should be treated like any serious crime and those caught should be severely dealt with.

 

# totally agree! Comebacks like, "it's just a bit of wood" or "I didn't think it belonged to anyone" are so common - "how about I come and help myself to your garden furniture or plants then is my standard reply!"

 

Due to certain circumstances I currently have large amounts of wood in places where people could pinch bits here and there, I've made a small investment in theft traps and recording equipment so those who do decide to pinch my hard earned stock will be caught and if I had the joy of catching them myself they would be met with a charging headbutt.

 

# laughing at the visual image that is giving me! Like a wild rhino charging through the under growth! Brilliant!!

 

# laughing at the visual image that is giving me! Like a wild rhino charging through the under growth! Brilliant!!

[Ds Tree services]

I'm quite often walking the dog round there and would be more than happy yo help catch the scumbags. I enjoy little jobs like that. Hooohaaaa