Robbyrasta

I am trying a number of methods to control rhododendron. smaller bushes we cut with a clearing saw, leaving long stumps, to allow quick and plentiful regrowth. Then spray 1 to 2 years later. the larger patches we rip apart with 2.7 ton machine and grapple. Then spray the regrowth 1 to 2 years later. we build piles in the wood, then return a year later and mash it up with the grapple and spread it around a bit. And have just started processing the bigger stuff to sell on a camp site. on clear fell sites we would mulch - but then struggle to spray the regrowth in and around the newly planted trees. So might try leaving it fallow for a few years- to give time to control the rhododendron- but then brambles and bracken get a foot hold and cause issues. I justify spraying by saying to myself rhododendron apparently poisons the soil and blocks out all other plants and is fairly unless for biodiversity- so you either have rhododendron or a few years of glyphosate issues ( if there are any) and then the soil and woodland can return to a better state. ( just for reference I probably have 200arces of rhododendrons to control, so probably fighting a losing battle)

Awesome shots. I feel this has been the year of the butterfly- I’ve seen loads. And unfortunately hardly any bees

Times are a bit odd- but could it be milking parlour- vacuum pump

Flail and collector would work- just need to remove the arising from the site. any flail/collector operators in the Dorset area?

Does anybody know of a bio baler contractor in the south? Or simply- bio balers- discuss? I have a small area of solid gorse to remove- ideally the cuttings need to be taken off site- so I thought maybe a bio baler would be an option.

Quality reporting

Failed a while ago it would seem

Not my photos, but taken on my farm, by friend doing a bird survey for me.

Some moths/butterflies never sit still- others like showing off infront of a camera

Have you seen missing teenager Oliver? | Surrey Police WWW.SURREY.POLICE.UK We are renewing our appeal to find missing 17-year-old Oliver, who was last seen leaving his home in... It’s hoped that’s he in woodlands, so please keep your eyes open. thanks Rob

Found this on the back of some clover-

What’s a soil rip? I am guessing subsoiling? both plots are surrounded by hard wood planting, so no lack of biodiversity.