Bogoak
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You could follow instructions and plead ignorance. However, as you are aware that there could be problems, l think you have an obligation to consult the Council planners. It might not be beneficial to your reputation if you do something wrong.
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Thanks. The lads been working for someone else for 15 yrs, so he has a good idea of how long jobs take. What he doesn't appreciate, is the costs of running a business. He earns £8/hr (only recently increased from £7.50) and that's in working/ supervisory role. I guess £12/hr sounds like a big hike in pay; but I would agree, it's not enough for a self employed guy. I think £12 was for labour only mind; not for using his own gear; still not enough though.
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Thanks; yes, that sounds more realistic, I'll let him know.
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Hi, My son is going self employed, gardening, landscape maintenance etc. Can anyone advise on the going hourly rate? He's thinking £12/hr, but not sure that's enough. Thanks
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I wouldn't have said so: bog Oak is Oak: there is also bog Yew, and bog Pine. We have areas of peat on the farm, and the only non rotten wood I've found is Oak. There is other timber present, but it's mush. Interestingly, there are clearly preserved Holly leaves and Hazel shells.
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Aye, that would be good ta; ill pm you.
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So how much is one of these 800's, purchased in the Uk? You can pm me if its a rude question.
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How's it burn?
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Buy your fencing from Jacksons; the treatment penetrates right through the timber. It's pointless ( well almost ) trying to treat wet wood; that's why much of the pressure treated timber sold is so poor: if the wood is full of water, then how is the treatment supposed to penetrate:confused1:.
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Looks like Sycamore to me.
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Well, you live and learn. Thanks.
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No, I don't think you're wrong.
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I would think Oak suckers are very rare:confused1: Can you take a photo? Has anyone else seen it? I don't think I have.
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Primroses.
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That's a very kind gesture:you're to be commended.
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If it's been outside it could easily be 20% or more moisture: inside it may dry to about half that. Timber needs to be 'inside dry' before you make anything out of it, to be safe from too much movement.
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It's a special wood, and certainly worth milling.
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Hazel will be fine so long as it gets a chance to regrow. Circles of chicken wire will be cheaper than shrub shelter guards.
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Hmm, interesting thanks. The wood in question was Ash, strangely enough; that reckons to burn wet:confused1:.
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I've just read elsewhere, that wood from a tree struck by lightening, doesn't burn well:confused1: has anyone heard of this, or had experience? Does anyone have an explanation? It sounds like myth and magic to me, but interesting nonetheless. Oh, and the assumption is that all else ( moisture % etc ) is equal.
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Don't look much for £4k. How much new?
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Northumberland isn't Kent though.
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Planning a Firewood Coppice
Bogoak replied to pendleton8471's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I would rather see a mix of mostly natives: what's growing well now, is a good indication of what you should be planting. I agree that a mix needs careful consideration: small blocks might be better than completely random planting. But willow for logs:confused1: they spit like hell, so no good on an open fire. -
There is no indication here that there is a dispute over ownership, so I wouldn't be too concerned about getting involved: the rights and remedies open to the owner should be quite clear. If ownership is disputed, then obviously you can do little other than assess and report.
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Perhaps it's also worth mentioning, that because of the way timber moves as it dries, boxed heart can potentially split in half (or quarters) lengthways.
