skyhuck
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A couple of weeks ago l dismantled a very large beech, having removed 90% of the tree, I craned off a section of trunk just above a small cavity. I had looked into this cavity earlier and saw no sign of life, it was too small for my hand. There had been no sign of parent birds. Upon removing the section of trunk, a much larger internal cavity was revealed, there was a nest with 2 partially feathered jackdaws, covered in sawdust. I called a halt to the job and arranged to return a fortnight later. This was the third day of the job. we returned last Friday, upon climbing up I discovered they were still there, fully feathered, but not yet ready to leave. We will return again in another fortnight and finally finish the job. Did we disturb them? I guess we did, but clearly not enough to cause them harm.
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I think you may be the “dick” of which you speak, as I was referring to “domestic” work, not forestry.
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Poverty is a funny thing these days. People travel to food banks in their car with a £600 phone in their pocket.
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Some of us have spent many thousands of pound acquiring the vehicles and equipment to shift the timber we harvest. Wood is energy, no different to coal, oil or gas. Farmers leave their cattle and crops out in the open, is it ok to help ourselves?
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Yes this is common. I believe there is a quite large woodland somewhere (Australia maybe?) thats actually only one tree. I think its one of the largest living organisms on the planet.
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I have no issue with those who ask, if I say yes then they are lucky and get some free timber, but those who take without asking are thieves plain and simple.
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I think its to do with the fact thats not likely to be other around, as there would be in a more urban environment.
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I guess it only becomes an issue once they decide its an issue and then they want it sorted. I try not to focus on when they call, but be grateful that its me they called. Easier said than done I know.
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Do you drink your morning tea after you have cleaned your teeth?
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Unless something has changed, forwarding trailers don't need LOLER.
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Its has always struck me as strange that this concept has only really been used comically for skip wagons and cable drum trailers.
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More importantly (IMO) are you making more and enjoying your work?
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Leylandii - Chainsaw Blunting & Clogging With Swarf
skyhuck replied to Zirynx's topic in General chat
Or the hole in the bar is blocked. -
Leylandii - Chainsaw Blunting & Clogging With Swarf
skyhuck replied to Zirynx's topic in General chat
Sorry I posted at the same time as you posted the picture, thats not Leylandii, its some sort of pine. It looks pretty clean. Leylandii is often multistemed, with tight unions that collect soil and grit. -
Leylandii - Chainsaw Blunting & Clogging With Swarf
skyhuck replied to Zirynx's topic in General chat
Included unions filled with crap. -
Is it not "big girls blouse" not bottom? or is it a regional thing?
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He's not alone, mores the pity ?
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A none existing cat.
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Old MOT failed truck with Hiab would be cheapest, I would have thought.
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Personally I only have "Critical illness" cover. This pays out a lump sum if I'm diagnosed with Cancer or the like. I cover generally ill health out of my earnings, I have looked at income protection in the past, but there appeared to be lots of loopholes and the amount they payout is pretty poor. I guess if I was had a prolonged none critical illness I guess I would sell some gear.
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The problem with evolution is it merely requires you to live long enough for you to breed and raise those young. In fact it could be argued that dying in late middle age could be beneficial to us as a species, freeing up resources such as food, plus not becoming a burden to those younger and more productive.
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You sound very much like those within the tobacco industry back in the day. You are just ranting, not really building any sort of constructive argument.
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To answer the post question, use your thumb nail or a knife to scrape the bark off a few twigs, if its green under the bark there is hope, if its brown there is no hope.
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I think you need to check with your local council.
