banjohedge

Not always possible. I was felling some larch in amongst some Ash and if they only brushed the Ash branches when falling the whole branch just cracked off back to the main stem. If the main stem is that brittle too then a different approach is definitely needed.

As the die back spreads and there are more and more of you out there with experience of dealing with a lot diseased trees, I am interested in any tips on felling them. Ash is already a bit dodge felling wise but with ones that are very infected there is extra care required I would have thought. CutterSy mentioned hitting with wedges are not good.....has anyone else good tips, experiences or techniques picked up dealing with infected Ash trees?

Cheers Gary what you reckon about fuel for the pick up?

I was wondering whether anyone knows if used/empty 20 litre chain oil containers are either recycled anywhere or refillable somewhere or if they would cause a problem on a pick up or tractor engine if I were to say, rinse out with diesel, and use them for diesel storage. It seems somehow wrong/shame to throw them away or dispose of them well...... or badly....