Saw-sick Steve

I always tell 'em it is, simply because most people have some idea of what size a transit is. In actual fact, I think an LDV is slightly narrower and holds a bit less, though obviously superior to a Tranny in all other aspects.

That takes me back, had 2 stints over there years ago, trying to justify a third trip. Just watch out for the sand flies. Tana, whereabouts is that ?

Yeh. go the Hayemaker! Made the Russian Bear look like the pedestrian plodder he is. Not bad with a knackered hand after round 2. Now lets see how he handles the Klitchkos.:thumbup:

Have done acres and acres of gorse clearance on SSSI's in a previous life, most of it by Clearing Saw followed by burning. Generally had a couple of really big fire sites to minimize damage to ground flora / fauna, main objective was to remove all material to avoid nutrient build up. Will the site be grazed after? Large machinery will probably be outlawed for the reasons stated previously,too much ground damage. My two-penneth worth, get the biggest, baddest Clearing Saw you can afford - its amazing how much you can clear with one of them.

Haye's not a bad boxer when he remembers, comprehensively dismantled that Welsh / Italian mate of Calzaghe's, Maccrenelli (sp.) or something like that. Valuev is just a big banger with a punchers chance. If Haye concentrates on his boxing he should be too good for the Ruski. If you can't get Sky, watch on the Inter-web. I resent paying through the nose to Mr. Murdoch's cartel, so use Justin.TV or similar site.

Anybody used Ventile material for work? Keep hearing good things about it, but the price always deterred me. Any thoughts?

Larch, Larch and more Larch. Hardwood is far to valuable a commodity to waste, far better to sell it to customers who are too predjudiced to burn softwood.

[quote name= The original diesel engine was rash after my delicate touch all those years ago. incidently it was made by Stihl. Ed.[/quote] Stihl or Still ? The latter still make diesel forklifts, and possibly marine diesels at some time. If it is one made by the Garden Machinery people I'd be intrigued as I haven't come across one before.

A good few years since my student days, but an awful lot more choice now. Be prepared to use a degree as a starting point, so many people have them now that very often an MSC is almost a prerequisite for a job in Conservation. MSc Habitat Creation and management, Staffordshire Uni, MSc Countryside Conservation / Management, Bristol Uni. (Good one!) Msc Veg. Survey / Assessment, Reading Uni, Msc Biodiversity Survey, Sussex Uni. These are just a few to give you an idea. If yer serious about a career in Conservation be prepared to put in a lot of voluntary work to get your name around, be prepared for a lot of short term contracts, oh, and don't for a minute think yer going to get rich in the industry! Sorry if I sound a bit negative, it can be an immensely rewarding and fulfilling career, but theres a lot of competition for decent jobs. 'British Wildlife' is a great magazine to subscribe to for the latest developments in Conservation. Still keen? Then I wish you all the best, and hope you find what you're looking for - good luck!

Search this forum, theres columns devoted to this subject and so many variables. Like the man said, ''how longs a piece of string?''.

:clap: Rather too much casual racism displayed at times on this board.

Should have mentioned it when you were down, T.C.D. Recently constructed a drying barn and a vehicle store / processing barn. Cheapest form of roofing is box profile seconds from Cladco in Okehampton. Uprights / trusses use Larch, Oak or Chestnut if you can get it. Make sure posts are in the ground at least 4ft, and high enough to get a tractor / processor under - with elevator extended of course. 'Cow Kennel' style boarding is a good idea for ventilation. Don't forget to triangulate all angles Thats all I can think of at this hour. Night!

Used to season everything in situ, fine when you can plan a couple of years ahead. However, as the firewood side took off I found it easier to bring everything back to the yard. Seasoning is so variable in the woods, some places season fine, but in the damper valley bottoms Oak laid down for 4-5yrs can still look like it was cut yesterday. So all back to yard now, where not only does it season in half the time but you can also see what you've got.

Fixed that. Husky 346xp, just the job:thumbup1:

OK, then if you're planning to do logs seriously you will need a log splitter at least - cheapest way is to make yer own. Then you can billet everything to speed up seasoning. I billet all my Oak and stack on pallets. I started doing firewood with saw and axe, sooner or later you'll save up for a bit of mechanisation! All the best with your enterprise.

Oak you really need to split, to expose the heart wood. Have you got a processor? If so then log it all onto pallets with heras panels front and back as high as the panels. Wouldn't bother with the tarp. on the top for a few months, get as much wind and sun as possible. Job done.

Fixed that for you.:thumbup:

Wicked, wicked stuff that does terrible things both to your body and soul. First thing I ever got seriously p*issed on, what I was drinking when I last got involved in a fight, and what I'd been drinking when I threw up whilst we were all posing for a family photo. Even the smell of it now makes me urge. Incidentally, you do realise that the men in that photo are all in their early 20s? Thats what cider does to you!

Yes Jon, 'cause you never know when you might need to cut cheese in a survival situation.

One of the last haunts of the Iberian Lynx (no, not the deodorant), and many other unique species. Basically a system of wood pasture management, unchanged for centuries but recently under threat. Problem was in the inconsistency of the cork used for stoppers - too many were contaminated, resulting in bottles being ''corked'' and manufacturers switching to plastic. Thankfully this has now been sorted, and traditional corks are a viable option again, so we can all do our bit to ensure the continuation of this wonderful system of land management by ensuring that the wine we buy has proper corks - and by drinking as much of it as possible.

You forgot one; Your subsidy cheque's in the post.

Forgot to add, I'll be out most of today (working), based in mid- Cornwall.

When you say 'display' I assume you mean just that, and not for burning so no need to be seasoned? PM me , if so.

Fxd that for ya' Best to steer clear of it , so i herd. My Doc. said its a load of bullocks. If you do, best start with calf-measures. Just got back from the pub - heifer so sorry for the poor quality puns.

But even then the weight will vary depending on the type of wood, has to be a volume thing if at all, and as said above I've almost given up trying to explain what a m3 is. For what its worth, 150quid for a tranny load of well seasoned hardwood, 120 for well seasoned softwood.