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2018
10th December 2018
We worked in the new coppice area for the morning session. Then
retired to the Three Little Pigs for a well earned Christmas
lunch.
We will continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.
Moor Farm Risk Assessment
Moor Farm Emergency Procedures
Chainsaw Use at Moor Farm
... 26th November 2018
"Sharp frost, dead still with light cloud, wintery sun breaking
through. A select group of four turned out. Soon warmed up clearing
a woodland edge, butterfly glade. I was glad of a half day outing
to ease my back into service. I pre-dosed with ibuprofen and
paracetamol and took it fairly easy. I t ...
12th November 2018
Five of us attended on a beautiful mild autumnal morning. We
continued as two groups on the new patch of woodland to the left of
the main track. John D and Charles did some hazel coppicing over
the stream resulting in some fine pieces of timber and a clear view
of the stream once all the overhangin ... 29th October 2018
Frosty start, still, with a
clear blue sky. A good turn out of eight in number, four chainsaws
and four brash rack builders. We all enjoyed the cool fresh air and soon
warmed up. We agreed with the forest owner a new area to work. The
idea is to create light for the woodland floor by removing
bramb ... 15th October 2018
Overcast, mild, dry and in the wood perfectly still. A good turn
out of three saws and three brash rack builders. A short day as the
farm track was being repaired, tarmac arriving at 3pm. A good if
short, day out.
We will continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.
Moor Farm Ris ... 1st October 2018
We will continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.
Moor Farm Risk Assessment
Moor Farm Emergency Procedures
Chainsaw Use at Moor Farm
... 16th August 2018
We collected the wood coppiced during the last season's work
parties from beside the track and transported it with the help of
Robert and his tractor- trailor to the roadside.
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4th May 2018
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All profits to go to Force Cancer Charity and Hospicecare
... 26th March 2018
Eddy Kay writes "A beautiful spring day, last outing of the
season. Five members of the team to start, two chainsaws seemed
sufficient. The wood owner Wendy brought chocolate cakes topped
with mini Easter eggs. She thanked us for the work we have
undertaken, allowing light in rejuvenating the overs ...
14th March 2018
The Woodmen Band, including Pete Mason and John Downes members
of our Woodland and hedgerow Group, are about to release an album
called Shobrooke Moon. Proceeds from the sale of the album will go
to cancer charities.
The attached video "Wood Party" is on the album and features a
video of action sh ... 12th March 2018
This was the work party postponed from the previous week due to
snowy weather. Despite a foreboding forecast and a drizzly start,
the the rain held off and the sun almost came through on a couple
of occasions. A select turn out, of four coppicers (Eddy, Pete,
Alan and Charles) and two chain saws, t ... 19th February 2018
Five of us started work on a mild overcast morning. Alan manned
the chainsaw whilst Pete, John, Ian and Charles cleared up after
him. Much hazel coppicing was achieved through good teamwork.
We will continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.
Moor Farm Risk Assessment
Moor Farm Emergenc ... 5th February 2018
Chill with heavy cloud cover,
dead still. A good turn out, seven in number with three chainsaws.
Tackled a sizeable fallen oak bough, brought down by storm Eleanor at the top of the
valley side. Hazel stools were coppiced, brash was racked, poles
were cross cut, to something approximating standard ... 22nd January 2018
This work party was cancelled due to the woods being water
logged and dangerous to work in.
We will continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.
Moor Farm Risk Assessment
Moor Farm Emergency Procedures
Chainsaw Use at Moor Farm
... 8th January 2018
Write up by Eddy Kay:
Chill with heavy cloud cover,
dead still. A good turn out, seven in number with three chainsaws.
Tackled a sizeable fallen oak bough, brought down by storm Eleanor at the top of the
valley side. Hazel stools were coppiced, brash was racked, poles
were cross cut, to something ... |