A number our trees on the field boundaries are in desperate need of attention, many have grown very large and have limbs that now lean at jaunty angles. Cutting these back is not just about undertaking the management work needed to maintain the trees - but will also serve to provide the fuel we need for future winters.
So after spending the morning completing deliveries and our 'growing' tasks, such as sowing salads and constructing beds, we grabbed a couple of hours to make a start - there are lots to do. We were also keen to take advantage of the dry weather we have been having - meaning that the fields are dry enough for us to use the truck to collect the logs.
Keen to clear up as we go, a couple of large limbs later we already had a truck load.
With the brash all stacked to one side and the logs ready to load it was time to put our volunteer, Kelly to work...
Meet Kelly kettle, a storm kettle - an excellent gift from an ex-colleague at the RSPB, which means we can make a brew where ever we are. Just a few dry sticks and a lighter needed this little kettle will heat up enough water for two cuppas in no time.
All in all a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, with the bonus of generating our fuel for this time next year.
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