Spruce Pirate
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Windblow is a separate ticket again. But yes, as far as I know, it does count as refresher for all your ground based tickets. Good news is Windblow is now one ticket again, was 34 (single windblow) and 35 (multiple windblow) now just the one ticket - don't know new name or number. You needed to have 32 to be eligible to be assessed for 34/35, I presume this is the same for the new numbers.
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When I did it, it was trees over 380mm (15"). They put 32 & 33 together so you only do one ticket instead of two, so yes it covers medium trees and large trees. Of course, they've changed all the numbers now, but I assume the content is the same. Lots of bore cuts, a bit on winching.
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This is the most common reason given for felling with a Humbolt, but unless you're felling downhill on a slope a humbolt always results in a higher stump which results in a loss of timber. An inch at the bottom being worth a foot at the top and all that. A "normal" felling gub doesn't lose a massive amount of timber as its primarily taken out when the log is squared.
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Sweet chestnut - how far north?
Spruce Pirate replied to wrsni's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
As Big J says, they certainly grow big, but mostly with poor form. There's a small plantation along the road from us here, we planted it about 5 years ago. It took off with vigorous growth and good survival, but due to changes on the estate I haven't been back into it for a couple of years. I must get back along and have a look at how they're doing. They were planted mostly for something different, production not essential, but would be a bonus. I'm not sure if they're commercially viable up here. -
I run multiple trailers for different purposes, it would cost me a fortune in testers fees each year for a test, but I'm still in favour of it. Some of the things you see on the roads are shocking.
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At least I know I'm not the only one then.
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I quite like a humbolt up a tree for taking the top off, they seem to land nice and flat with very little stem shake. On the ground I find it difficult to get the cuts to line up, even using the tips from Reg's video. I think its easier on smaller diameter stuff and I need more practice on larger diameter timber, find I end up over cutting the gub to get cuts lined up. Any further tips would be most welcome. Its surprising how difficult it is to do something the opposite way to what you're used to.
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Forestry Operations and Badgers
Spruce Pirate replied to Dorset Treeman's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
All I know about badgers is they normally delay things at best, halt them altogether at worst. I don't know the answer to any of your questions off hand, sorry. But... aren't they just after doing a badger cull down your way? I don't understand how you can be shooting them one minute and then having to apply for a license to disturb the next! -
If I was looking for only one saw I'd go with the 560. Screams when your snedding with it, enough power to fell bigger timber, stick an 18" bar on it and off you go.
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I'd agree with that. Why not a 560XPG? Very good all round saw.
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Nothing.
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What do you get for your mother-in-law at Xmas?
Spruce Pirate replied to Mick Stockbridge's topic in The Lounge
Sadly, I can't afford a one way ticket to Siberia...... -
Throw yourself in front of the chain saw?
Spruce Pirate replied to Sylvia's topic in Trees and the Law
No all the info seems to stop at the border. DEFRA is England (and wales?, not sure). Up here it would be SERAD, or whatever they're calling themselves now, SEARS possibly. They seem to change it that often that I've lost track. Regardless, the DEFRA Magic Map seems really good. -
I once knew a forester named Hazel Groves. I'm pretty sure I've heard of a boy named Ewan Kerr in the past.
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Throw yourself in front of the chain saw?
Spruce Pirate replied to Sylvia's topic in Trees and the Law
The FC website has a lot of good info on it, but is probably not that easy to use if you're not familiar with the grants system. I think the info will be in there, you might just have to dig a bit. It is a public register, so it should be accessible to the public. I think the formal language stems from it being a legal requirement for consultation to take place, so they must define the terms by which comments can be made. The DEFRA site does look very good , I couldn't find a Scottish equivalent, does anyone know of one? -
Where would the fun in that be??? The idea isn't really so that I can breath test myself and then go out driving provided I'm 0.0000001 ml under the limit. If I feel rough as a dog I'm not going out driving. It's more for the times when you feel alright, but think to yourself, "hang on, I did have a few last night", just as a check. As often as not it'll probably be used as toy during the drinking process, juvenile, I know, but true. The Alcosense elite does seem to get good reviews.
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I think so. I'm pretty sure I've used other types of refill in tapes, be it Spencer, Oregon Stihl, Husky, I think most of them fit each other fine, but there might be one that you have to drill a hole for the screw as the factory fitting is too big. Can't remember which one though.
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Lateral thinking - I like it!
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Throw yourself in front of the chain saw?
Spruce Pirate replied to Sylvia's topic in Trees and the Law
They are. Check the public register on the FC website, it should give you details of applications for a felling licence and details of active felling licences. You should also have the opportunity to comment, object to or endorse, on felling licence applications. -
Thanks, any idea what one it is? Again, thanks, but I was looking for something slightly more scientific.
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After a good night last night, I went to check my breath on the home breathalyser before going out today, only to discover it's not working. It was only a wee cheapie, not totally surprised it's packed in (yes - I've checked the battery) . Can anyone recommend a decent home breathalyser? Christmas coming, don't want to get caught out the morning after. Cheers
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Love having the reversing camera. Fitted to the Land-Rover and wouldn't be without it now. Makes reversing out of places, hitching trailers, turning in tight spaces surrounded by trees/ditches much easier. I think Americam is the model I've got, following a review in one of the magazines. Easy to fit, quality of picture is good. There are certainly cheaper models out there, don't know how good they are. Get one, you won't regret it.
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I remember firewood merchants taking down trees in fields for the wood at least 15 years ago. Doesn't seem to happen so much these days (good ), but if there's enough wood in the tree and access is good then it could be a viable option.
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It would be really interesting to find out. I suspect if you total up on a pro rata basis of hours of saw use that the part-time user without training and PPE have many, many more accidents than professionals. Just my guess.
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Just to be pedantic - it doesn't matter what you're working with, you still need the insurance. If you only work with a silky just make sure your insurance company knows that's all your working with.
