Treemover
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Havent a clue?
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I have a landcruiser; not entirely sure of exact mpg, but i reckon it averages around 20-22mpg I don't know how people are getting 30 mpg plus unless they are driving at 5mph on a motorway.
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Don't agree. He has to entertain, and to be fair he always portrayed UK services and kit in a good light. Sure he skates the line. Maybe the BBC just can't handle him. I always enjoy his views especially in paper or books, even though I wouldn't always agree with every comment. I don't think top gear will be the same if he goes. I watch the occasional fifth gear; but top gear was fantastic and it was the Orangutan that made it so.
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Tree Spade Oak Transplanting Failure
Treemover replied to Billhook's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Spring and summer 2014 were very dry and have taken their toll on many trees, especially any requiring watering. I move thousands of oaks each year and rarely have any failures. These would be 40-60cm oaks. Is your soil dry or stoney? Are all the oaks and acers the same diameter? Did all the trees dig cleanly or was there rock or roots hanging out? We're the trees planted in the same location or scattered with different soils? -
It's a tough call. Inform parties and you may open pandoras box causing delay to project, but it certainly is the right thing to do. How far back are the trees from the motorway boundary? You could say nothing, and also be right.
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I have a client that has numerous specimen trees. They have been advised to remove old bracing which to me appears in good nick; and replaced with Cobras. I can't post pics (need to master that) but the old bracing consists of a fancy steel system bolted through the stem with large plates. The old system has occluded so I'm reluctant to mess with that, but rather than throw out a system that looks fine to me, is the cobra that much better? I'll what I'm asked, but would like to know more about the merits as I'm worried how good the cobra system is? Cheers
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I'd recommend pallet forks, I find slings can rip off cambium layer of hauled too far or if tree is jerked.
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I bought one a while back. Like it a lot. It does get near new sharpness. Plus added bonus of not grinding away too much. Not a cheap tool.
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Like you, I thought surely I could save a few quid and make one, dare I say even using original replacement rubbers; but a few big trees convinced me to shell out. Tbh, probably a very under rated bit of kit. Be interesting to see how long rubbers last.
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Throw line and throw weights and techniques
Treemover replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
STEIN TEKICHU c/w poles | Arborist.ie Bought this today. Made getting throw line up a doddle! Highly recommended -
Lads, what type of outlay is your kit(s)? Could you pm me please if you'd prefer not to disclose publicy
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Find it works pretty good, in fact it's as near new sharpness as I have ever got. My only concern is that the thumb dial on top, seems as if it can shift; but maybe it doesn't? I just found that when I get back to the teeth I started with, it takes off more. I would have thought it shouldn't. Not a cheap tool, but I like its simplicity.
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Bought one of these tonight; will see how it goes tomorrow?
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Any chance you could put up a photo? What files do use in it? A very versatile tool
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We have some first thinnings and some main crop trees. What is each making per m roadside? On veneer, what length does the main stem need to be? Cheers
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small woodland management
Treemover replied to jonnyashworth's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
If you don't fancy slinging a bill hook or strimmers; hire a mini digger. If you have s big enough area, it will be cost effective, especially if you pay per hr, and the chap lives just up the road. A small tractor and bucket will also work. With regards replanting, natural regeneration is by far the best option, but can be tricky to get going. Also you have to look at wildlife and control browsing. I'd remove bramble yr one, and break the plot down into smaller coupes. You then can plant in some of the weaker areas, and any with regen occurring, assist it along. Get yourself a chainsaw cert and grow a beard!! Good luck and enjoy! -
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Here are some of my Ash logs. What's the best thing to do with these? I'm wondering if some of the burrs are worth salvaging, and how thick to cut. I believe you can get some interesting stuff if you can cut into the root?
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might look better side on!! I really need to get a thicknesser to make life easier?
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Don't have an Alaskan mill yet, but here is the main driver. Just rough cut and planed two boards for a trial run. This is from an Ash tree that blew down two years ago.
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I'd agree, it's been said, let's look and keep to the topic? Fantastic pics. I'm addicted
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Some more pics, and I'll throw up better picus tests later.
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Carl, I usually have a high 95% success rate. I know when I'm digging, if I am getting a good cut with no rocks or large roots in the way. aftercare is the key, especially once they come into leaf. That's out of my control, as most of my clients have their own ground staff. I don't have too many pictures as most of my clients are high profile and I'm not allowed to take photos.
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I have tried linking in with a few larger firms, but being so small, I guess their interests are with larger machines with higher costs - margins. I'm very keen to try Northern Ireland, but im willing to work with anyone who's genuine. I'll post up more pics later, but I do a good amount of work on golf courses.
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I used to. It ebbs and flows. Every client has different requirements. Ie haulage distances, terrain, and location of trees. The Volvo is quite versatile as I often have to haul a few miles. Track machines are quite limited. As the majority of my work involves Tarmac at some point. I'm hungry for work if anyone has anything. Nice finders fee or margin! I charge €1600 + vat+ haulage. Averaged €2000 + vat per day. Usually move 20-30 trees per day, sometimes more. Can move up to 55cm trees, rootball in old money, 5 ft wide, 3 ft deep.
