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1 acre woodland management mess
chestnut replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
sort the wheat from the chaff mate - and clear all but the very good stuff (if any) the hazel should come back - if stools aren't rotten the elm should regenerate - if not totally gone (especially if witch elm) but best bet imho is to totally clear - especially bramble etc undergrowth - and replant if need be with fresh stock -
chestnut stakes treatment
chestnut replied to Ben Ballard's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
could probably supply you with the right timber suitable - but doubt we would have time to split it for you (but my dad could show you how to do it - if you needed any advice) our little copse of chestnut is near romsey btw -
chestnut stakes treatment
chestnut replied to Ben Ballard's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
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chestnut stakes treatment
chestnut replied to Ben Ballard's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
we don't treat our chestnut stakes - and they last for years and years peeling will (i believe) prolong the "life" of a stake / rail / pile we do ours by hand - with long handled peelers and assortment of bill hooks / knives for cleaning up and we only point with an axe sometimes - on large stuff - that we want for splitting into large planks or decent sized shingles - and that is green - we paint the ends to stop it opening up - if that makes sense i don't think you can beat a good bit of chestnut fencing -
i don't get colds - and i firmly believe that is because of the amount of garlic i eat (i grow my own - about 250 bulbs a year i get through) i don't have many close friends - but i don't get colds either if i happen to pick up a nasty "old peoples bug" - then i use a lemon and ginger infusion - laced with brandy, sugar and hot water - it probably does no good what so ever, but it makes me feel better
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don't be downhearted - gonna get very cold start of next week we have been doing ok - and got quite a few good new customers - most word of mouth i think at the end of the day - if you give a good product at the right price with the right service - you shouldn't lose any customers (unless they move ) and you stand a great chance of increasing your client base we only do local stuff - to end buyer, not trade - and i have been quite busy with deliveries if any of you are punting types - it might pay to have a bet on a white xmas this year - the long range weather charts that i habve looked at - indicate a prolonged cold spell with wintery showers i have already cleared next week of jobs - just for log deliveries
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several thin layers of olive oil will do the job for stuff used for food as it won't taint the taste oil - light sand - oil light sand again - oil and let dry - sorted works well for fruit bowls etc too if you want to heat proof something then a linseed based oil will do the job - using the same principle of light oil then sand - 3 or 4 layers will usually do it
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i could do a load of seasoned hardwood - but i would have to charge a bit extra for petrol etc i know HW reasonably well as i lived there for a little while pm if you want more details
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i like silky saws the one i use most is the natanoko 2000 as mentioned before felco for secs loppers can vary quite a bit in weight, length blade etc - so i would recommend getting to your local supplier and handle a few - and pick what feels good
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for internal moisture (the big sweat ) i use that tight fitting stuff that cyclists and joggers wear - it's wonderful stuff - it stops the big sweat from staying on the skin somehow - so i don't get sweat wet - which helps in this weather - and it acts like a thermal layer too i got mine from an outdoors/camping shop - not oswald baileys (are they still giong ) but something similar
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i hate to say i used to drive past on a regular basis - but never had the chance to stop (apart from wee breaks for the dogs)
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interesting thread - as i was only thinking yesterday that there was a great need to update the waterproofs - there is a good army surplus guy that has a stall on my local market and thought i would have a look at his stock this week - having been in wrac - at least i know the look and feel
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sounds like they have been eaten by grubs - i had the same thing - for every good one i had 3 bad'uns chestnuts were grubby too
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i built a very simple one for my dad - it is nothing fancy - no flash stuff or anything - but it does the job ok - for what dad wanted i had never done one before so its a bit basic - but it was quite easy to do - and cheap, the domain name and hosting costs $35 a year - and i can update it as when i feel like it - which isn't often it's here if you want to have a laugh Home
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good luck in your search
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i think it really depends on how it is being seasoned -and how big it is etc is it in cord - or logged is it under cover or out in the elements seasoning to me - is being outdoors - under the elements - letting nature do it's thing
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slowed down here too - but i don't really mind as i am loving this warmer weather and have lots of other things to do
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shame you are not closer - as you would be more than welcome to shoot as many squirrels as you liked at our place
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i put up little posters in village shops & notice boards but word of mouth is our best advert - and we have a really good client base my advice would be - if you sell a wet load, don't expect a repeat order
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we have all different sizes we don't pre-pack or anything - we load the trailer by hand on the day of delivery - and select logs suitable for customers fire / burner
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if you struggle with back ache - i would suggest a 4 wheeled trolley / barrow - that will push easily without the lift - i ain't in to spending dosh on luxuries it might sound crazy - but i made a fantastic heavy load carrying contraption - from an old invalid / wheelchair thing that i spotted at a junkie auction - works a treat up the woods we have many homemade contraptions to help shift stuff - we don't use any machinery - it's all hand balled (unfortunately, but my old man has always done it by hand - so by hand it is done )
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i think chopping it probably a good idea - although it would have coppiced ok don't turn it all into firewood though - any straight poles make superb handles for tools we make all our own tool handles - and ash, withy & hornbeam are all great for handles
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looking for good tree nursery
chestnut replied to chestnut's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
cheers guys - i have got a few brochures on the way (that's assuming the posties go back to work) what i need now is some wire mesh for a bit of fencing - don't need the heavy duty trojan type deer fencing, but need it 6ft high -
we only use a chainsaw and an axe - and we shift plenty of logs each year difference is - we usually cut / split them straight away (after felling etc) we build up walls with large, easy to stack logs - then in fill we don't raise off the ground with pallets though - we use old skinny poles that ain't much cop for anything else - and just lay them on the ground we leave chestnut open to the elements for at least a year - then after a long dry spell, cover them up with sheets of tin / tarp etc we have plenty of space up the woods - so our log piles are never massive - and they are dotted all over the copse (but easily accessible with truck & trailer) they do make good rat hidey-holes though - but many other creatures benefit from the shelter too
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looking for good tree nursery
chestnut replied to chestnut's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
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