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tahir



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

You could also try woodland poultry farming:

https://www.northmoortrust.co.uk/home/land_science/pine_-_poultry_agroforestry

Gertie



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

For anyone who has the land, that sounds a good idea!!

I have just checked out that site - most informative.

Bugs



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Don't miss Anneka's article on coppice on the "Have you tried" section. I know you know how to look after it, John, but there are a few tips on what to do for different uses; and it's a very approachable article for anyone who is reading this and is new to the subject.

https://www.downsizer.net/Projects/

Treacodactyl
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 8:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Hazle spinny Reply with quote
    

organic john wrote:
I have a 3 acre hazel spinny on my land dose any one know the best way to maintain it to get the best results and is there a market for hazle


I remember some of the local nurseries round here selling bunches of hazel for daft prices for people to make their own garden plant support structures etc. Not sure if you could sell it to any local nurseries.

There are various coppicing organisations that may also be able to help find a market for the wood.

judyofthewoods



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

This is a good book on modern coppice practice in a Permaculture way: The Woodland Way by Ben Law. The link is from my amazon affiliate scheeme, but you can also find it at Ecologic Books and Permanent Publications. If anyone has been watching some of the 'Grand Design' programs on Chanel 4, and seen the wonderful strawbale house with timber cladding and shingle roof, that was Ben's. There will be a new book out sometime soon on his house, available from Permanent Publications.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1856230090/judyofthewo06-21 about �17

organic john



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

thanks all for the info i made a start today so we'll see what happens

Treacodactyl
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 05 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Bugs gave me that book for Christmas a year ago. Very good book and Ben did a good program for C4 about his house.

Lloyd



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 05 11:19 pm    Post subject: Check this link matey Reply with quote
    

https://www.greenwoodtrust.org.uk/

uk-ken



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 05 8:52 pm    Post subject: Hazel stakes. Reply with quote
    

Hello Organic John

You are in a position to help me out. I need 10 Hazel stakes 30 inches long each being the thickness of a man's index finger at the thin end.

Or if anyone else knows where I could get hold of some in the Leeds are please let me know.

Regards, Ken

Lloyd



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 05 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I have Hazel, although its not really the right time of year to cut it, as it may then die. How much do you want, and what are you willing to pay?...(Bearing in mind the stool may not recover after)

uk-ken



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 05 11:16 pm    Post subject: Hazel stakes Reply with quote
    

Hello Madman

Thank you for your reply, I only need 10 x 30" pieces of about 1/2" diameter.

I would pay whatever you consider a fair price, plus P&P. I would certainly not want to be responsible for the demise of your stool so I guess I'll have to use something else until the timing is better.

Hazel is the recommended wood for use in staking out long nets for rabbiting. I am sure that I can use bamboo until I am able to get hold of the more traditional wood.

Regards, Ken

Lloyd



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 05 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ken, hazel is the traditional wood for a long net. Make do until October then pm me if you remember, and I'll sort you out. Bamboo or even better native wood sticks such as Yew would be better than bamboo though, as it's prone to snap under strain....

uk-ken



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 05 11:35 pm    Post subject: Hazel Reply with quote
    

Great stuff!

Thank you! I'll be in touch.

Ken

organic john



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hi ken sorry for the six month delay but only saw your post today i have coppiced my timber this winter so have some of what you are looking for at the min if you want to give me a call if you still need them 07813208042

dpack



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 06 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

coppice ace . about as sustainable as it gets .in a few years you will have a wealth of resource .

i dont have land , i do guerilla coppicing and guerilla mixed forest planting . after a few decades it all adds up .

well done , the future thanks you .onward :arrow:

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