Mr Ming

That last shot of the Pine looks fantastic David... But wouldn't fancy tidying it up!!

There are loads of different options out there, loads of smaller thinning machines made for the nordic markets. if you wanted something new: Gremo Gremo Forwarder 1050F - GREMO AB Vimek 606 TTex | Vimek Novotny Forest machinery | Novotny Machinery Ltd. - skid steering - loaders - articulated - loaders - weldments Or if you wanted something older there must be a few Norcar's still kicking around in the UK some where. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nybwAudUC_k]Norcar 490 Forwarder in mud - YouTube[/ame] Or you could go half tractor half forwarder with one of the Kronos trailers [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjVyu64Yc4E]Kronos 140 4WDM - YouTube[/ame]

I used to work at Cowdray, some great woodlands and amazing timber. Donald is a character.

from my understanding, the Pearl-bordered Fritillary is a butterfly associated with coppice blocks and woodland glades, this due to the periodic opening of the canopy, which allows the woodlands flora to flourish which was shade out as the coppice canopy closed. The woodland flora often found in these freshly coppiced blocks are high in nectar which is key for the butterfly to survive. After a couple of years the woodland flowers are out competed by stronger/taller plants, grasses, then the coppice re-growth. For the butterfly to survive long term it requires regular management of the woodland in a coppice based system so that there are areas within thee woodland which can provide the nectar flowers. The larval also relies upon food plants which are related to the latter stages of coppice flora.

Well it four years on since starting this thread, and it's that special day once again... Pancake day :thumbup: What option are we think of for topping this year?

That video made me wince, poor machine.

That looks great Dan, it's going to be one smart castle when your finished. Your nephew will love it, how many other children can say they have their own castle.

That's a cracking stump, how big was the tree before it came down?

Gutted, I've only just noticed this thread. I would have loved to come, but i'm out of the county this weekend. Have fun

That's some real smart cutting, nice presentation. It can be a nightmare when you turn up to forward out some timber and it just been crashed down everywhere. Were you cutting poles and skidding them down the bank?

That looks great, really nice job. I do like the rack system for the shelve heights, are the shelves on pins at front? Anymore pictures? Plus, that sounds like a real bargain

Yep, they are teasels. Amazing photos again John, really do like the teasels shots.

I think that's the most important point in this whole situation

Eddie that some amazing work you've done there Wish we could warrant the investment in a Engcon they are very impressive.

But that £19 a tonne at roadside you will need to factor in haulage surely? which would be around another £5-10 a tonne give or take.