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  1. Two Acres
    Thanks Timbernut - I'm going to cut one and see out of interest. There a quite a few live ones too. I'm guessing that clearing all this dead stuff out, whatever it is, and making it into a woodpile for the mini-beasts is the way to go?
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    Why
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    How easy is it to start the 135?
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    I've burnt some - fantastic stuff. If its too hard to spit you could always chainsaw it into stove sized rings - easier with the branches
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    Whereabouts are you Dezel?
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    I have about ten that came with the cottage that I bought five years ago. My wife and I also had twins five years ago so what with all the nappy changing and bottle feeds I've not had a lot of time for the bonsai. They've kept going strong with minimal attention - weekly feeds in the spring, summer and autumn, yearly root trimming, pruning and thats been about it. I've not had the time to play around with bending the little bits of wire but most of that was in place when I got them. Shame you're not closer - I'd like to sell them :big grin: The garden birds love them I've found - that makes me want to keep them
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    Way too much concealer - more Marilyn Manson than Marilyn Monroe
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    I'm a amateur wood owner, but I do work for myself as an photographer , (I've been in business 27 years and counting). In the first few years I did the books myself, then I got help in. My advice would definitely be to get an accountant. A good accountant will save you more money than you'll pay them. Also whats the best use of your time? Trying to do accounts that you don't really understand or doing what you're good at? Accountants are professionals and they understand tax relief, they save you money, go find one
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    I thought they could be elm. I'll cut one, soon find out if its Elder that way.
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    Either shes sitting on a very uncomfortable stool (or Sthil) or shes not going to threaten Kate Moss too much
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    Whats she sitting on, doesnt look too comfortable
  12. Two Acres
    Since making some images of the wood yesterday I've begun to think that maybe its not as neglected or overgrown as I'd initially thought. That seems to be the impression I'm getting from arbtalkers too. Interestingly the experience of walking around with a camera also made me realise that its much more open than I'd thought. Some of that, I think, could be down to spending very little time in the wood in the winter. Its a very different place in summer, when the nettles and undergrowth give the feeling that its really 'got away'. Here are some more pics. Part of the reason that I thought it was very neglected was because of the 'leylandi'. I'm hoping that two of the three pics below show that well, (sorry about the poor lighting). The native species that are close to the leylandi are on the North side of it, so receive little sun. The other image is of some dead saplings. There are quite a few of these around but I'm not sure what species they are?
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    Good idea Fergus, In fact I have a few saplings growing around my woodpile where the magpies have been burying acorns. I could move those There are also some other woods that adjoin mine so something may be possible.
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    Well, its got to be a lot easier than trying to make an income from the wood I would think.
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    Interesting game - buy a big block of woodland, split it up into smaller parcels of land then sell on at a big profit. Probably lots of wealthy city types happy to spend a fair bit to own there own piece of countryside.
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    Thanks for the pics of your soon Sussex Groundie, That looks like a big job to get sorted - I'm interested to know how many acres you have and how many hours its taken to make progress? Any more pics of how it looks now? Interesting that you think 'my' wood looks 'natural'. Originally it was to meadows with only tress on the boundaries so everything else has been planted, I guess thats why I consider it 'neglected' but I'm beginning to think that its been doing pretty well on its own for the last fifteen years. As a side issue, as you say similar woods are for sale, I'm wondering what my wood could be worth? It won't be sold its just out of interest - I've had to stop my Dad from just giving it away He thinks its worthless.
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    Some pics would be good Ambisawrous
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    Thats sorted then, cheers Woodyguy
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    Sounds like you had a lucky escape there Wrsni:biggrin: I like the sound of your species list. The wet part of my wood is largely poplar and I have to say I'd personally prefer Alder, I like it. I'd als like some sweet chestnut, love roast chestnuts
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    You heed to stop the drinking of the diesel, it'll do you no good
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    Thanks for your input Woodyguy, How far back would you cut those hazels? I've heard people say cut right down to the ground and also others say leave different heights I'll read up on glyphosate - sounds good Much of the shade in one section of my wood is caused by the 'Leylandii' or whatever conifer the may be. If I removed those I reckon a fair bit of sunshine could penetrate the wood. Hornbeam sounds good though.
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    Thanks John, You may well be right on the leylandii, my tree identification isn't good enough as yet:biggrin:
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    Thanks Lucan, I understand the deadwood pile idea now. One other thought I've had on that is that on my woodpile I have some decomposing stuff, mainly scots and willow thats beyond use as firewood. Could I take that into my wood or is that not a good idea? It was grown only a field away from the wood so not transporting big distances. You're right about having the freedom to do as you please. I've heard stories of local farmers planting woods composed entirely of ash that are now regretting it. I used to think my Grandad was crazy planting so many different species, now I think he was very wise
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    Interesting Bren, Whats the advantage over Hazel? diversity? having had another look at the wood I think I do have the odd field maple in there, pretty sure theres no chestnut though. In terms of deer protection whats best? keeping in mind I don't have anything much to spend on this project is there a cheap solution?
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    Thanks for your thoughts Lucan, In the Summer its overgrown with nettles and the like. I'm beginning to think that it could do with some paths or rides being established, some pruning as you suggest and the removal of some or all of the Leylandii. Maybe also some coppicing of the Hazel. In theory I could gain access through that gate. In pratice I'd have to drive across a field of crops. As I understand it the rental agreement with the farmer allows for a vehicle to be driven around the edge of a field to gain entry to the wood. All very well on paper but in reality a bit of negotiation would be involved. The gate won't open at the moment and beyond it what was the 'ride' is now a solid bank of two rows of leylandi. If they came down then I'd have a track through the wood back. Was the advantage of creating a deadwood pile as opposed to just leaving it where it lies? I'm also thinking that some planting could be a good move, but what?

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