Charlieh

Forestry Commission have started to release details of how grants will be managed via EWGS over the next few years of transition into the next round of ERDP (England Rural Delivery Programme) Woodland creation, applications need to be in and planted by end of this year to get FWP payments on the scheme, if you dont want FWP you still need to get your application in this year to claim creation grant in the next 2 years. WIG applications need to be registered by end of this year with work all claimed for by end of 2015 (so I have been told) so only a 2.5yr window for completing works in a scheme although this isnt shown on FC briefing notes. Woodfuel WIG must be registered by end of this year and claimed by Sept 2015. So in 2014 FC will be accepting no applications for most funding schemes until possibly late 2015. This means there is a two year window when the bulk of schemes wont be be accepting new applications so I would suggest that anyone looking to put any sort of scheme application into forestry commission does so sooner rather than later. Cheers Charlie:thumbup:

the 150 comes in backhandle version as the thread relates to, the MS150ce no mention of a T Father in law has bought one, its very smooth compared to saws of similar size. Its far better than my echo CS270 for vibrations mostly due to using the 1/4" chain and feels better than the other non pro smaller stihls. Unless your hedgelaying, scrub cutting or coppicing I would question the need for one though

16" powermatch plus, 8pin sprocket, .325 on what ever is easy to get when i need a chain oregon/stihl/full/semi etc. Im not sure the difference between chains for 99% of chainsaw operators is actually an issue in the UK as unless your on a tonnage rate production cutting then an ability to sharpen well is more important than what type of chain it is. If i get the choice I will normally go for semi as i do cut riverside trees and in ancient woodland where the moss and debris can dull a full chisel faster but at the end of the day its only a few minutes at brew time with a file to sharpen it up again so I wont get upset about it. From what i see on here most people fell above ankle height anyway so low level debris isnt likily to be an issue.

depending where in East Mids you could try Derwent Treescapes they have a big doppstadt that would do it.

I have only ever seen one red eye for sale in the UK. Can you not just replace it with a standard coil, whilst this means the red eye won't work I can't think they would be different mountings on the case etc

used a TW150 a bit in the past, definatly had the edge on hyrdualic power on the rollers for crushing material in, but recently had a greenmech out for a gorse chipping job and it didnt struggle at all even with bushy stuff about 8ft tall

Nope had one on out on a demo, and I was very impressed to as it was faster than a lot of other kit i have run or seen running. The easy joystick controls were spot on so you couldnt put pressure on the bar/chain or force timber into it and the fact it takes a 18" log on a small sized processor makes a big difference in twisty stuff or slightly large thinnings

have a very serious look at the tajfun from Kilworth tractors, this is a fantastic processor compared to some of the other more common brands with a large capacity and quick cycle.

what about a valmet 820? at least you would get some parts backup and dealership support when it breaks down. The issue i see with the other two is if they breakdown you could be sat for a long time waiting for parts, some of which could be of limited availability for the Bruunett. I havent ever seen the Akrobat before but I can see that its the type of machine that if something goes wrong it will be expensive and long winded to get parts into the UK for them. Im starting to realise running bigger mainstream kit, eg tractors, forwarders, etc, is far more cost effective than running smaller specialist kit as the parts are so much dearer and harder to get hold of.

Shredder blade will deal with the blackthorn no problem and then do a very tidy job on the brambles. I use the stihl shredder blades as I have found this to hold up to more abuse than the orgeon one which seems to be made of fairly soft steel Here is a link Stihl shredder knife 270mm strimmer/brushcutter blade | F R Jones and Son

try Maxj on here, although im not sure how often he comes on, I will pm you his details

leylandii?

got a 560xpg had a quick play on a 550, I didnt feel there was enough of a weight saving on the 550 to merit it given the extra power of the 560 and increased range of bars it will run, I have used my 560 on a 13" bar in small diameter softwoods and not found it to heavy for all day use. Both are a good step up from a 346 though.

depends on the terrain, ATV+arch on flat sites only and limited tow capacity. Alpine and winch open up a lot more possibilities for working steeper parts of sites whilst being considerably safer. The ATV and arch can be very efficent on flat sites with good rides and longer hauls as you will pull less but chances are you can carry a bit more speed once on the rides. Its very much site dependant and there is no one tool to fit all jobs with small kit. The alpine is the best compromise as it has the option for lots of other implements to be attahced to it.

.325 8pin 13 15 16 and 18" bars. Personally I really favour the 16" power match Oregon bar on this set up. Heated handles are great as well!

im not sure if its still in pilot stages and only being used on some applications, I have asked around and it seems that im not the first person to have the issue, but I think it only went live on monday! its not a blaser its a T3 varmint with a lopped off barrel the optics are 2.5-10x50 and very very clear!

Is anyone else now getting emails for FC applications relating to using the new electronic glade system? I currently have 5 WIG applications that im getting emails telling me I need to check details on the new system but its not finding my case numbers when I search for them using the system. Im not sure if its 100% up and running but I would think that if Im getting emails about my applications you would be able to check them. Is anyone else on here using the new system and got it working yet?

we went Thursday, drove straight in at 8.30 (straight into the overflow!) traffic seemed to flow very well compared to other years when the police have been managing the traffic and seem to have made problems worse at the event.

fieldens and starco both do the schaad clic system, very quick and easy IIRC they were about £900 for a rear set when i priced them 2 years ago, so a lot cheaper than tracks. general feeling was you would only need rears for 99% of work, also fronts will make the steering very heavy unless your on powersteering. The schaad duals work on the duals being ever so slightly smaller diameter than the orginal tyres so you only get the extra floation when you really need it. I would say give the guys at starco a bell for a chat as they are in the imported for the system. tracks would be fine for wet grassland, snow etc, but on a wetland if you break through the vegetation layer you dont actually have floatation that you would with duals, you essentially just have very low ground pressure with tracks.

Hi Sorry about the delay in responding, having some computer virus issues What do you want to know? here is the set up its just been out doing some broadleaved planting on 2.2mtr spacings on the owners sites. In the stuff we planted last winter we have had less than 1% fail It really does do a cracking job I will try and get some video of it planting to put up so you can see.

David, I will send you a contact for a local guy that may be interested in

This is the one we use, exceptionally well made and does a fantastic job. The controls are all electro-hydraulic and on foot pedals so the person on the planter makes the adjustments to depth etc on the go. This was a great ebay purchase

T M Swayne - Kent - Sussex - Surrey - Middlesex - Essex - Hertfordshire Give Tom a ring I'm sure he will be able to help you out.

Jon get a Meopta for your budget they are about the best,

you say its low impact, whats the extraction like, is any of the route surfaced or on rides, whats the distance to stacking area, what is deemed low impact is it alpine and small trailer or larger kit on big tyres, if your pricing for the extraction these details are all critical to giving an indicative price, the felling shouldnt be to bad to calculate costs for but the extraction is where a bit more thought will be required as this is where the biggest losses can be made by miss quoting