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I wouldn’t use the term wrong, probably just not quite what is recommended. FC used to do a lot of things not right until they learnt the hard way. Bearing in mind we are all learning all the time and it’s evolutionary. But the guides give you got pointers on what to do right, which can only be a good thing. There are a lot of people out there that believe they already know everything there is to know. I beg to differ. Hope you do well in your endeavours
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Pretty good on diesel, of course depends if you have an electric one that only uses the diesel to heat the water rather than run the engine if that makes sense
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As regards management of deadwood in the woodland. Forestry Commission guide on this subject is very good. The idea of tidying woodland was something introduced in a big way back in the day as a misunderstanding of what deadwood does and is in your woodland. The Chris Starr book you ordered is very good, though I would recommend reading some of the Forestry Commission woodland guides that have come out fairly recently they are pretty simple to understand there is a "beginners" one called "so you own a woodland?". They are all free to download and include more to do with the ecosystem in your woodland and not just what to do with wood itself. Its a fascinating subject when you get into it.
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I ask, because I have a big one (so they tell me), I use both a big diesel machine and a big electric Karcher which is also for steam cleaning/hot washing. Hot washing produces a faster and better result with less water and once something is cleaned with hot water it stays cleaner for longer, especially concrete and stone. When washing with cold water on stone or concrete you are essentially pushing spores/dirt into the stone and concrete so the green grows back faster, whereas with a hot wash it does a better job at getting rid of it and it stays away longer. (There is a science behind this, but in laymans terms that is how it is). I am not a scientist. Saying that in terms of flow, the diesel machine is far more powerful and works much faster on big surfaces. Besides that if you don't want to fiddle about with too many cables, then diesel is easier. as others have said in this thread. In the past I have had nilfisk and a few other brands. I think it depends on your budget.
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What are you going to be using it for?
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All “waterproof jackets” are now drying out, heavy rain all day. [emoji97][emoji943]?
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Nice work. Everyone likes a bit of laurel.
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Very nice tree. Shame it was where it was. Good work! Thanks for sharing.
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Sorry to say its been nice and sunny here today, forecast for hail showers and light snow later tonight. Getting a little icy now.
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Global warming, climate change. Mother nature is taking the bull by the horns I reckon.
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Yep pretty much been wet since September. Orchard is so wet can't get on it in just me boots. Everywhere is waterlogged and again more strong wind and heavy rain this morning.
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Thanks Mick. will look it up online. I know what you mean about the old bank account. Money does seem to move out fast when it wants to.
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During storm Ciara, this big old Tilia came down across a driveway. Totally hollow in the base. Full of Kretzschmaria deusta As I am told lime are quite susceptible to this and I have seen it on other old limes.
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Nice one! Okay ta. Another attachment I need to put on the list for when we do eventually buy one.
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what happened to the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. I reckon those green bins need to be put back everywhere and fines should be shelled out by the dozen for those littering.
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Nice job Steve. Some people!! Crikey
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Mick, I presume that is your new Multione? Do they call that attachment the log grab or grapple?
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Geopora sumneriana - Cedar Cup Have a fair array of this, funnily enough growing under one of the cedars on the Estate I work on. I can't find too much about its properties, I believe it is beneficial for roots and nutrients though. Anyone know of further info? I have a few fungi books. None of them describe what it does.
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Interesting stuff, What sort of age was the tree the fungi was on?
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Feels like we had the first good weather in a hundred years here. Boots still sinking in the mud though ground is as wet as watery mash potato.
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interesting looking place. Could do with some beavers on that river.
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AJStrees replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I would say use the larch or chestnut if he can. -
I see, no worries. ?
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Yes sounds like an idea, I might try storing it and then seeing later.
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Ok, well thanks for the info on that, quite interesting on the faux ebony. Lime wood is fairly soft though isn't it?. Probably too much time and effort for me. Already too busy cutting up fallen trees and building dams on the estate. But good to know. I can at least store the wood and see maybe later.
