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    https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2023/07/21/why-are-tree-trunks-painted-white-tree-whitewashing-explained/?amp=1
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    That's defo got the makings of later Kawasaki models..
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    Fortunately I don't think we've got the job😄. Thanks for info..
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    Force-X Anile8er TCT Carbide Cluster Blade - 230mm WWW.MAD4TOOLS.COM Heavy duty blades with solid chunks of solid tungsten carbide brazed to an extra strong steel body. CNC...
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    Any advice please on cutting palm trees down? I think Chusan Palms. Do fibres jam the sprockets? A lot of leaves at the top. Maybe A blow torch first🔥A few years ago I had to use brushcutter blade for cordylines. These have a few obstacles in the garden to avoid, so will need doing in sections. Not big trees, maybe 18ft.max Thanks
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    Never judge a willow by it's haircut. Six months time- unrecognisable 🕺
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    Bulk Log Saw Horse 3 | Safely Chainsaw Multiple Logs | Forest Master FOREST-MASTER.COM Buy the Forest Master Bulk Log Saw Horse 3. The bulk log stand is capable of safely securing multiple... gonna try this one, cheap enough...
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    Good idea, not seen them before 👍
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    Timber Croc Log Holder for Chansaw TIMBERCROC.COM Our flagship product, The Timber Croc Log Holder is designed and manufactured in Ireland and is... Old thread - anymore experience of the timber croc? Are the cheaper ones as good or just crocs of shit? For small scale firewood processing ( not requiring splitting) would a timber croc type and chainsaw be faster than using a circular saw ( with 'moving bench' type).. personally I'm thinking chainsaw be quicker for small stuff?? Considering a branch logger which looks quickest by a long way- just that's a lot of sticks to get the money back on cost. Crytec one bigger engine and much cheaper than the Eastern European ones- but they seem to sell stuff for a while then discontinue?? Parts maybe an issue..
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    Correction- it shows Foxwood in stock.£4800 nearly. Bit dear when a Chinese equivalent for £3k less- albeit cheaper components.
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    I looked on their website but it just showed an older model and was out of stock 🙁
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    X-SERIES™ | Wood Chippers SKARPER® SKARPER-PROFESSIONAL.COM SKARPER® X-SERIES™ compact wood chippers: Precision-engineered for arborists. Unmatched speed... Anyone know much about these? They look a lot more refined than the previous models. Wondered if the same company? Were the previous Dutch? I'm not sure if Haeksler(?) and them were supposed to be from same company ( and Foxwood??) Can't find a UK dealer but they look as if they'd be very expensive...
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    Yes, buy a good Bulldog spade. Forged in India, shafted in Wigan (might need fact checking) .
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    If the govt wants to ban/outlaw anything then give life imprisonment to all the tw@ts that burn plastic on bonfires. My pet fu¢king hate.
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    https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/calls-ban-wood-burning-stoves-9088095?gaa_at=la&gaa_n=AZsHK_muCZtVo6dG5ytWRfPbM2j0Hz3ZKYO7gnEoT6w8cpYe-90mfTPrM5BBmi4rjQo%3D&utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=discover&utm_campaign=CCwqGQgwKhAIACoHCAowh6H9CjDey_QCMMeMmwIwwPjLAg&utm_content=bullets&gaa_ts=65c7d36c&gaa_sig=T8XXbHgMhjZZFEMrRTAOBRuVIBQP_8KFwtWF7nvC4b8DZHBNf-PT7CQ_DO6CEq-mTREni0GUDs3HIDEf8D-zcQ%3D%3D
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    It might not be that bad an idea- depends on who else is doing them in your area. I'm on my 5th 'inspector' in about 15 years. 2 stopped doing them, one was too expensive ( about 75% dearer), one never replied to messages. So if you're reliable and reasonably priced I'd say there is a market.
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    I think a few years ago I noted that they had the Elwell brand ( fireman's axes, etc), but couldn't find reference this time.
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    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/01/24/drax-biomass-power-station-greenwashing-concerns/
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    World’s largest carbon capture plant is UK’s ‘next big white elephant’ THENEXTWEB.COM The UK has approved controversial plans to install carbon capture technology at Britain's biggest...
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    Are branch loggers much good? If so can you recommend one that's it megabucks? Thanks
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    ‘Green’ Tories attempt to block funding for Drax carbon capture project WWW.TELEGRAPH.CO.UK Three MPs criticise plans to continue subsidising a wood-burning plant
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    How about being a junior doctor - £14/hour is it( or £17), either way, pretty sh!t.
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    It is all market forces- probably oversupply of labour. Tree work attracts workers that like outdoor work, etc. For self employed it has an element of freedom, which many prefer to working in a factory or brewery. Brickies get more due to companies making profits for building houses. The supply of bricklayers is probably short. The end result of a pruned or felled tree,(amenity tree) does not usually give the customer an asset they can sell- you are not creating a saleable asset like a new house. Oversupply of workers is probably main reason for lower wages- there are countless travelling 'arborists' that knock on doors and keep prices down in the lower end domestic market.
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    I think a ten year annual grant for looking after it- not Megabucks. But the initial grant covers 100%costs- I think. Don't have to give public access but poss more ££ if you do- personally I would not. One hectare minimum for Ewco grant but other organisations assist with smaller areas/grants. Also countryside stewardship funding for some schemes but money doesn't cover costs on some projects.. In Yorkshire woodland prob same price as grassland now. 10-15 years ago alot less. Cheapest land is marginal upland but they don't fund planting on peat soils- although I read Scottish FC might allow downy birch etc..
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    Maybe buy agricultural land and plant it yourself- grants are much better these days. See gov UK/forestry commission, etc. A few years ago woodland was very cheap, but thanks to the companies mentioned (plus demand) the prices have rocketed. I suppose they've brought it into a marketplace which is more appealing to some. I nearly bought some myself off them, but fortunately got some fenland instead.

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