Hey all, so ignoring the grumps in this thread
http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=613193&v=1#x8023877 it appears that I am close to getting permission to hack a few branches from my local FC managed wood.
They are happy for me to leave the brash as this just mulches (and its what they do themselves) and as they have a major problem with the plant she agreed it would be a win-win. I would also take lot of twigs and branches for kindling.
The final check is whether they are happy with me being by myself of in working parties - it seems they have lots of restrictions on using power tools which would be an absolute no-no but they may be OK for me to be lonesome using only hand tools such as hatchets or handsaw.
So assuming that I get permission, which seems likely from what the local forester said, has anyone got any personal experience of burning the rhodo logs? Google suggests that it is a good wood when seasoned, which I can do in my store.
I think that when something appears too good to be true, it often is; if this plant is such a menace as most would agree on and with the proliferation of ownership of wood burning stoves then surely the best course of action would be to mobilise the masses. Free wood on the one hand and pest clearance at the same time.
Thanks
R
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