Walker570 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Had a very lucky occurence here this week. That high wind that came through took the side out of a 70yr old weeping willow we have. Fortunately it mised everyhting important and did not drop on anyone. BUT the other half hangs over our lane and in the wind was swaying violently. Fortunately I shoot with Roy Harbour who's son now runs the tree surgery business and he turned out very quickly to chek it and it was decided it would all have to come down. It is a very ricky one as weeping willow in particular cracks off at the slightest suggestion. He has to climb and remover the tops out and hen drop it into the narrow lane and chip it. It is way above my pay scale. Great pity because it is an iconic tree as you come and leave the village. There is a small self set walnut alongside so hope that will now benefit from the extra light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Beautiful piece of land you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Glad your all safe and no damage to life or property bonny spot were you live . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Yes nice spot nice and tidy ,The other half does all that I suppose or are you going to take credit ? . Them old winds have been bad the last couple of days ,Take care boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 That could have been nasty nev . You got lucky , and got plenty of firewood as well 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Lucky you have help at hand. Some of the tree work for the larger stuff requires skill and knowledge as well as the right gear. Not so bad when it's all alone but when it's in proximity to the highway or other property they are best left to specialists. Whats it like as firewood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuarta Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Willow is one of the worst woods for a fire, it gives of very little heat, hard to light, is smoky and spits burning embers so dangerous in open fires where they can land on your carpet or timber floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, oowee said: Whats it like as firewood? You can burn it if it is dry, but it spits a bit and doesn't give a lot of heat. When less than really dry it is very poor (and probably illegal/unethical!). Years ago we had a lot and was OK in a closed stove after fully drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 You could make a few bob selling the wood for turning blanks…….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 I have no further use for firewodd as I have at least six years supply stacked down in the wood. Willow burns fine but takes about five years to dry, undecover and off the deck. It doesn't throw the heat that ash or oak do but in a quality log burner ...Clearview... it burns very clean. Yes, we are very lucky where we live and that is the upsetting part about having to take the tree down completely as it is situated on the ntrance exit to the village. Will have the lot chipped and then use that to lay on the track down the orchard into the wood. It will not be wasted. 3 minutes ago, KB1 said: You could make a few bob selling the wood for turning blanks…….. I'm too busy enjoying myself but if anyone wants some bits for turning then I have a variety and also hundreds of staves for making sticks, ash and hazel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 New Cricket Bats all round then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 I said it was above my pay scale and this is why. Managed to retain the tree after pollarding so had the tree surgeon aim it south at the French coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 That will need some major elastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Good job done. At the end of next summer there will be 10' of growth on that tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 20:52, JDog said: Good job done. At the end of next summer there will be 10' of growth on that tree. Hopefully and that is the plan. The tree was in good condition and now we have all of the ivy off it should stay that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 That's a grand place, there's something calming about a walk 'through' willows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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