SteveJohno

9 hours ago, Khriss said:

Give us an example  of what yr aiming at, plus if any of it includes Highways. K

I'm not a landowner, I've started buying some standing timber and interested in taking on more work in the woods. So I'm after information on what makes up a woodland management agreement ?

What is typically the basis for a woodland management agreement, maintaining rides etc in exchange for timber and 1st refusal for any significant amounts of timber to purchase standing ? I realise this may not be a straight forward answer ?

On 26/01/2021 at 20:05, James Cree said:

Hi

 

I have completed certificate courses in Arb and Forestry with the Horticultural Correspondence College and now on their Conservation Studies course. They also have a level 3 diploma course in Arb - all distance learning. You can start any time. Note that some of the modules expect you do have some witness statements from field visits, however they have been understanding with the lockdowns and there are ways around this which the tutors can help with.

Myerscough will do a level 4 diploma in Arb, but you will need to have a certificate before they will allow you. They also do the certificate. Their courses start in Sept. 

 

Good luck.

Is that a good course the HCC one ?

12 hours ago, Stubby said:

Quercus  Robar , Quercus Ilex , Quercus Rubra ?

robur

9 hours ago, ESS said:

What kind of size trees are they ?

 

quercus oak, about 65t, 15m with 190 center diameter on average 

Just now, Johnsond said:

Where’s the site ?

east sussex 

I've bought some standing oak thinings and wondered what outlets were available and current prices, located in East Sussex

On 21/01/2021 at 20:59, Mrblue5000 said:

Not bad at all. What's it like to start on a cold morning? Mate of mine has a 6.30, he has rigged up a 24v starter for it.

don't know yet but it does seem like it lacks a bit of power to start 

31 minutes ago, difflock said:

That dammned Green Eyed God is afflicting me right bad right now.

i got it for 1k under what i thought i was going to pay so i have some funds to tidy it up now as well, happy days 😁

14 hours ago, Khriss said:

Pics then!  Want to see wot this tattie boy racer looks like 😉  k

On 12/01/2021 at 21:29, Khriss said:

Check motor Deutz are very good, if its sound, buy it. K

Just bought it 😁

5 hours ago, Mrblue5000 said:

Might have dry disc brakes exposed under the cab, can be a fire hazard. It’s the linkage at the bottom of the gearstick that wears out, should be an easy fix though. All the controls are rods and links so a can of wd 40 would be handy. Bomb proof air cooled engine if there’s no oil leaks to clog up the cooling fins.  4wd or 2wd?

Its a 1984 4wd model 

1 hour ago, Khriss said:

Hmmm thought they were too posh fr the woods ☺️ tattie boys tracter. K

This one isn't lol

What are peoples thoughts on the Deutz dx 120 for use in the woods and some hauling, someone I know is selling one at a very reasonable price and I'm tight, dores anyone use one at all or similar 

Hi I'm looking at filling in some spare days and was wondering if its worth talking to Uk power networks to sub for them and how to go about it ?

52 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Yea . Usually have 3 on the subs bench also .

depends on the size of the bury 

I've sen a few comments from people who said they are rabbit infested, if anyone needs them clearing kent/east sussex I would be happy to help (ferrets )

Thanks for the replies,  I want it for extracting timber and driving from the woods to my yard 

If you had 15k to spend on a tractor with a decent road speed what would you choose 

I’m after a lister letter lpa3 engine if anyone has one for sale or has a breaking greenmech chipper with one in. ? 

On 29/09/2010 at 13:20, Recceboy said:

I'm sure you will love the work.

 

I'm 32 and just moving into the industry from IT. Got a trial next week with a local company to me so if all goes well i could be kicking IT in the butt and looking forward to the long winter working outdoors.

How did it go ? 

1 minute ago, Stubby said:

Obviously they will go to heaven . ?

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1 hour ago, difflock said:

I thought it was windthrown?

Anyway, my somewhat cynical opinion of persons looking for "free" firewood, is they will cherry pick the clean heavier stuff and simply leave the brash and rubbish at there arse.

ok what if they clear up the brash ?

I’m in Kent 

Does anyone tidy up windfall trees in woodland in return for the  timber to use as firewood instead of charging, does this work out financially ?