Making woodland paths

[Two Acres]

Cheers all,

 

Lots of good advice as always and lots to think about

[castanea]

If you want to establish a permanent path that requires little maintenance in years to come then you'll need; small tractor w flail to clear scrub, 3 1/2 ton digger to cut in the path and dig out root balls, x tons of type 1 brought in on a dumper or track barrow followed by x tons of winddust to bind it together and give a smooth surface. Dress the edges with the digger on the way out. All levelled off by a vibra plate/roller.

 

Or you could just walk it with the brushcutter /tractorflail combo every 6 months.

[Two Acres]

If you want to establish a permanent path that requires little maintenance in years to come then you'll need; small tractor w flail to clear scrub, 3 1/2 ton digger to cut in the path and dig out root balls, x tons of type 1 brought in on a dumper or track barrow followed by x tons of winddust to bind it together and give a smooth surface. Dress the edges with the digger on the way out. All levelled off by a vibra plate/roller.

 

Or you could just walk it with the brushcutter /tractorflail combo every 6 months.

 

Thanks Castanea

[Two Acres]

Hi

 

If You're making or restoring tracks in a woodland you should contact the Forestry Commission. Such works almost invariably require an environmental impact assessment screening opinion. Failure to get an opinion will mean you have to go through the planning process, and that will cost you money.

 

Ed

 

Thanks EdwardC,

 

I didn't know that - but I was aware that I'll most likely need a felling licence. Looks like I need to arrange a visit from the FC

[john k]

There's no requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment if you are just cutting footpaths or opening up rides. If you want to build more substantial forest roads you will need to consult the FC though.

 

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6dfl55

[Two Acres]

There's no requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment if you are just cutting footpaths or opening up rides. If you want to build more substantial forest roads you will need to consult the FC though.

 

Environmental Impact Assessment projects and thresholds (England)

 

Ah...right...thanks John

[Stoke Wood Project]

Where are you? I have a very effective walk behind flail mower that I use in my woods. Once the bigger stuff is removed by the flail, I use my 3ft Scag mower. V powerful, and easy to manoeuvre around the trees! I'm in Somerset.

[spandit]

Just found out about the Orec Rabbit mowers - look them up, they look amazing!

[Two Acres]

Where are you? I have a very effective walk behind flail mower that I use in my woods. Once the bigger stuff is removed by the flail, I use my 3ft Scag mower. V powerful, and easy to manoeuvre around the trees! I'm in Somerset.

 

Many thanks for the very kind offer Stoke Wood Project - alas I am in Norfolk

[Two Acres]

Just found out about the Orec Rabbit mowers - look them up, they look amazing!

 

Cheers Spandit