Jonty

Brilliant. Thanks for your help!

I note the and hope that statement is tongue in cheek however for the avoidance of doubt. I Have absolutely no plan to do any such thing. I understand the work that goes into producing firewood, that people need to earn money to keep their business going as well as support themselves. I'm not going to get any fancy equipment out and start measuring moisture or ask that the load is stacked for me. I'm very fortunate in that cost is not a primary concern. Was hoping that I could put some business the way of a local suplpier through a site which has helped me in the past. I apologise if anyone has taken this thread in any other way. As in the first post MODS, please lock or remove if you see fit.

Thanks logbaron @norush - There are lots of places around us with signs outside saying logs for sale. You wouldn't believe how many are next to or in old quarry works. Only not going to any of then as I've taken advantage of some of the expertise on here (in other forum areas) and now I have the opportunity to repay the kindness if you like by placing an order with one of the memebers.

No, not me.

Hi All. My normal supplier has let me down somewhat. ( family member so say nothing). Anyway. I'm after a flat bed transit tipper load of barn dried logs. Size between 8 and 12 inches. I would like it delivered to DE45 1WR and would prefer mixed hard and soft wood. Can offer cheque, cash or credit card as payment. Mods. If this request is out of order please either lock or delete this post and please accept my apologies. Otherwise for those interested in supplying please pm me. thanks

Thanks, Will try the pruning and feed suggestions. What are the chances of this spreading to other trees? (difficult question I know) I have a young (5rys) orchard on the other side of the stonewall to the aggected cherry and would rather those trees weren't affected. Thanks again!

Hi All I wonder if some kind sole could help diagnose the issue with the cherry tree and (unknown type of) bush in the pictures. Both the tree and bush were perfectly healthy at the start of the year with normal leaf growth. After we had a very late harsh frost the tree looked decidedly unwell with wilting leaves from teh base to about 2/3rds of the way up. New leaves then formed but have since died. It's hard to see in the pictures but basically we now only have leaves on the top 3rd of the tree with everything below that looking dead and decaying. More recently a bush which up until abotu 5 weeks ago was looking fine is now showing the same symptoms (much easier to see in the pictures). The bush is situated about 20 feet from the tree. Would greatly appreciate knoing what is wrong and also is it likely to spread to other neighbouring trees? What would be ther best course of action with these 2? Many thanks in advance.

Afraid I haven't a clue what the chipper was:blushing: Not being in the business, it won't help I'm sure but it was Orange.

It is probably completely innocent which is why I haven't posted the vans reg number. There is though just a chance that it isn't......

All Followed a van towing a chipper in Chesterfield this morning. Two things aroused my suspicions so thought I'd post about it here. Firstly, the towing vehicle and the chipper had different number plates. Secondly, the towing vehicle was an unmarked white panel van...didn't strike me as the type of vehicle that would be towing a chipper on the way to a job. The registration on the chipper was AE59 EZG. I have the registration number of the towing vehicle should this be required Spotted at 8am today in Walton area of Chesterfield.

Bit early IMO. I prune mine mid Jan when trees will be totally dormant.

Hi All Am planning to book myself onto CS30/31 course during November down at kingswood. I see from their website that your can hire all the kit needed for £10 a day but would it be better to use your own chainsaw? I saw in another post that the Husky 346XP would be a very good 1st chainsaw (having checked it out I'm thinking of buying one) and wondered whether it would be better to be taught using my own saw than learn maintenance etc on what will probably be a different make/model. Apologies if this is a stupid question Jonathan

You're right I didn't look properly it was £385 +VAT:blushing:

New or second hand? £385 new......... For second hand I'm thinking £200

Hi All Looking to get myself booked in to do the above. Kingswood looks like a good place to learn and they do a one week combined course which is ideal as I'll have to take time off work to do it. However, it's a long way from home. Does anyone know if there is anyone in Derbyshire who also offers a combined course? Google is only bringing up colleges offering CS30 &31 as part of their Arb courses. Thanks in advance:thumbup1: