Hello Dave, tifors are good, but there is alot of lugging around and setting up, which is not good on a site with challenging terrain. The Koller wedge fits in my wedge pouch, and takes about 2 seconds to set up.
P.S are you Dave of ‘inthewoods’ fame?

These trees are predictably dangerous, provided that you take your time and think about what you are doing. These trees are less dangerous to fell than chalara infected Ash

I am not sure what he was thinking the mans reaction would be when he pretended to have a chainsaw stuck in his chest.
A step too far

No spate parts available, and the vibration is horrific.

To plant a native mix in a 100m block will cost around £5-700 for trees and labour. I would imagine that the cost of bringing in forest residues will be higher, and have a greater impact on the fragile upland soils.
If you are planting hardwood species then the Woodland Trust are offering 60% funding for the trees.
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In the UK if you are felling over 5 m3, you need a felling licence regardless of private or public ownership.

I work in Wales, the wet bit attached to England.
Most of my forestry is hardwood for firewood, and occasional saw logs.

I work in Wales, the wet bit attached to England

Hello Torbjorn, the Ash is going for firewood. The ‘windling things’, or Brambles are at low levels compared to some of the woodlands we work.