Charlieh

I suspect your best getting in touch with the local coppicing group down there if you dont get any response on here, they will also be able to tell you what sort of price you will pay for different qualities of coppice blocks

FC have detailed guidance on all protected species and this kind of work in proximity to them. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcpg9.pdf/$FILE/fcpg9.pdf its well worth a poke around FC's website if you encounter anything like this as its full or reasonably practical advise, and if you work within this guidance and keep a copy of this with your method statement for the work you can atleast show you have take some consideration to the protected species.

I would go down the compact tractor route, I have run most small scale kit and a compact is the most versitile option, and if you require powered implements at a later date these will be a lot cheaper (eg flails etc), also ATVs in a woodland situation on steep ground are dangerous, I use an atv for woodland work but only on flatish ground, once we get on steep ground the alpine with skidding winch comes out its a lot quicker and safer at getting timber off than an atv

ah cool, no problems was impressed wit the quality of the sugi haras you had on your stand at apf! so will be good to try them

seems to be fairly widespread from the infected nursery stock last winter, I know of sites in Hertfordshire, Essex, Staffs and Cheshire that have had the young ash all removed due to being infected, more worryingly is the FC plantation that was established in 2009 thats infected as that indicates there was already infected plants in the UK for 3years before its been identified

there isnt the volume to merit big kit, its only a small site with a couple of compartments containing gorse, so the job wont stand bringing kit in

the site isnt suitable for a mulcher or flail, its all hand cutting but at least i could track a chipper in close enough to do the work. I have got a couple of prices from the local chipper hire places so I will keep you posted as and when the work happens, as like most things it seems to be dependant on how much funding can be generated for delivering the works on this site. Thanks for everyones help Have moorheat still got a biobaler, i was told the other week that they had got rid of it?

hmmmm oh well, I rang up and ordered a 13 and 16" powermatches and Justin rang back saying they didnt have the oregons what about the Sugi's so i said yes i would try them, i assumed I would still be getting the same sized bars? maybe not then

Hopefully my bars will arrive from Jonsies on Monday, got a 13" and 16" to try on the huskies, I also would be really keen on a 13" solid bar as I was after a powermatch plus but these seem to be like rocking horse muck.

most my ash felled last winter is full of them, no problem if you put the logs in a garage or store to dry out the beetles seem to disappear quick enough.

is the firewood mainly ash???????

NFU raised the 6meter height to 25meter on my policy, dont know why it seems to be such a sticking point, unless they are trying to stick you all on a modified gardeners policy rather than a specifically tailored quote which is what i ended up with, I cant fault them now although there was a long period of pratting about to get the policy sorted

has anyone tried chipping gorse in the past, need to reduce the volume as it cant be burnt on site (dry heath sssi) and all arisings need to be removed so was thinking about chipping into builders bags next thread: anyone want to do a couple of days chipping for me

Check out this beasty, not seen this set up before so appologies if its been posted. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxPe1QRCrM&feature=related]Claas Xerion mit Linddana TP400 Hacker und LF-Tech Bunkeraufbau - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjBqyjFyvhM&feature=related]Lohnunternehmen Mikus - Hacken Teil 1 - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cZB_cO0j3s&feature=relmfu]Lohnunternehmen Mikus - Hacken Teil 2 - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkA1MYsKPY&NR=1&feature=endscreen]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkA1MYsKPY&NR=1&feature=endscreen[/ame]

It's 95% industrial methylated spirit from memory, hence needing to be stored in airtight containers if you have it in your vehicle with you

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/forestry-woodland-management/44320-phytophthora-ramorum.html details for the supplier are in this thread its only available directly and in 12x1ltr containers as a minimum order

99% sure its a native, although a better photo would confirm this, these can spread exceptionally quickly across small watercourses to the point they appear totally clogged with it, but it will clear over winter. I wouldnt be worried about it personally.

If you gave a location even roughly, it may help a more detailed response, for example round here in West Midlands the grants are different (in financial availability) to East Mids and Wales likewise, also timber prices will vary hugely even within regions. If your within West Mids, Cumbria, Wales, East Anglia and the south west you may be eligable for a free/subsidised visit via one of the many government funded projects round the UK from someone who could give you a great deal more info.

If you gave a location even roughly, it may help a more detailed response, for example round here in West Midlands the grants are different (in financial availability) to East Mids and Wales likewise, also timber prices will vary hugely even within regions. If your within West Mids, Cumbria, Wales, East Anglia and the south west you may be eligable for a free/subsidised visit via one of the many government funded projects round the UK from someone who could give you a great deal more info.

If you gave a location even roughly, it may help a more detailed response, for example round here in West Midlands the grants are different (in financial availability) to East Mids and Wales likewise, also timber prices will vary hugely even within regions. If your within West Mids, Cumbria, Wales, East Anglia and the south west you may be eligable for a free/subsidised visit via one of the many government funded projects round the UK from someone who could give you a great deal more info.

on 47 acres of softwood, you wont employ anyone, you wont buy any extraction equipment (unless your doing the work yourself), and you probably wont make any return on your investment (well not at that price per acre for softwood unless its close to final crop) I would suggest very seriously if you considering this you seek specialist advice, as its too much ifs and guesswork without walking the site, predictions of timber yields, and knowing exactly what the terrain is like to work the estimated value of the thinnings will depend on so many variables, what thinnings is it? first, second, what is the quality, if your getting sawlogs what grade are then? if its early thinnings then unless its very easy harvesting, it will be a cost operation. you could be looking at a range from -£5/ton to +50/ton depending on the above. You need to be realisitc about this, and seek some detail advice thats specific to the site for that level of investment

on 47 acres of softwood, you wont employ anyone, you wont buy any extraction equipment (unless your doing the work yourself), and you probably wont make any return on your investment (well not at that price per acre for softwood unless its close to final crop) I would suggest very seriously if you considering this you seek specialist advice, as its too much ifs and guesswork without walking the site, predictions of timber yields, and knowing exactly what the terrain is like to work the estimated value of the thinnings will depend on so many variables, what thinnings is it? first, second, what is the quality, if your getting sawlogs what grade are then? if its early thinnings then unless its very easy harvesting, it will be a cost operation. you could be looking at a range from -£5/ton to +50/ton depending on the above. You need to be realisitc about this, and seek some detail advice thats specific to the site for that level of investment

on 47 acres of softwood, you wont employ anyone, you wont buy any extraction equipment (unless your doing the work yourself), and you probably wont make any return on your investment (well not at that price per acre for softwood unless its close to final crop) I would suggest very seriously if you considering this you seek specialist advice, as its too much ifs and guesswork without walking the site, predictions of timber yields, and knowing exactly what the terrain is like to work the estimated value of the thinnings will depend on so many variables, what thinnings is it? first, second, what is the quality, if your getting sawlogs what grade are then? if its early thinnings then unless its very easy harvesting, it will be a cost operation. you could be looking at a range from -£5/ton to +50/ton depending on the above. You need to be realisitc about this, and seek some detail advice thats specific to the site for that level of investment

for every action theres a reaction, trust me, just dont bother you or the farmers will end up worse off, I can pretty much guarantee it, unless you really dont value buildings, machinery, straw etc etc. Been there done it, water in bowsers seperates so take no time at all to realise and siphon off, upturned tines whilst getting a result will normally end in property damage. Your time is far better spend waiting then just calling the police on 999 as soon as you see any lights.

it is, but i have offered old woodchip the whole machine, if he decided he doesnt want it or only wants some parts, I will strip them bits off the machine and you would be welcome to the pull start