Thousands of Trees for the Future.

[Tim.243]

A chap I know has one 30 acre field left which is too small for arable so planting trees is what he decided on, 10 types so he said.
I made 4 high seats 2 freestanding 2 lean2's the plan is to concentrate on the woodland area then stalk in to suit the wind.
Trial fit of one in the video (hence no front rail) @paul o' has put his hand up to take this block on as he also knows the owner very well.
Being left handed my test set up will need a re jig to suit kack handed Paul
No big deer at the moment but I have shot a few not far as the crow flies.

 

[Camdig]

Looks like it will be a very productive area over the next few years.

 

[Tim.243]

Looks like it will be a very productive area over the next few years.

I am sure he will be texting "switch the chiller and kettle on"

 

[Pete6.5]

Without planning of shootable avenues that are cut every year it will be surprising how quickly that will become unshootable and then become a place of safety for deer.

 

[Pete6.5]

I've started advising any tree planting I'm involved with that the first thing done is to mark out highest positions with safe avenues and most importantly use of safe backstops. Then plant the trees to suit that.
It's great for the landowner because it makes protecting the trees easier and if they have to sell the stalking rights in the future because of grant money drying up it will make it easier to sell the rights.

 

[Norfolk Horn]

As they say build it and they will come.
Any decent rides in the planting layout for future management when the trees grow.

 

[Tim.243]

Without planning of shootable avenues that are cut every year it will be surprising how quickly that will become unshootable and then become a place of safety for deer.

There is a 10 year plan in place to maintain the area, after that we will be too old lol
Are you making your seats or buying them in?

 

[Pete6.5]

There is a 10 year plan in place to maintain the area, after that we will be too old lol
Are you making your seats or buying them in?

I buy them now for insurance reasons. I'm phasing out all my made seats but it's going to take a while I have the best part of 60 seats.

 

[Pete6.5]

I buy them now for insurance reasons. I'm phasing out all my made seats but it's going to take a while I have the best part of 60 seats.

Out of curiosity why is that funny? I have a duty of care for all my helpers

 

[Tim.243]

Out of curiosity why is that funny? I have a duty of care for all my helpers

Please don't de-rail the thread with what you have to say.

 

[Pete6.5]

Please don't de-rail the thread with what you have to say.

That's fine but I didn't change the subject you did.

 

[Tim.243]

That's fine but I didn't change the subject you did.

Post #5 I've started advising any tree planting I'm involved with

 

[Overlay]

Very nice well built high seat tim, clear cut, strong design and nice access, Top job mate

 

[Border]

Looks like that should work . Any ideas which 10 species he went for?

 

[Tim.243]

Looks like that should work . Any ideas which 10 species he went for?

Nothing with fruit! Nuts but what type I don't know lol

 

[Tim.243]

Very nice well built high seat tim, clear cut, strong design and nice access, Top job mate

You just need to look and say X marks the spot Phil.

 

[billy_boyle_2010]

Who makes those high seats ?

They look like they rely on ladders for quick assembly- looks like a good robust design.

Looks like a nice bit of ground over time

why hasn't the land owner fitted deer fencing?

Is anyone controlling the squirrels ?

 

[Tim.243]

Who makes those high seats ?

They look like they rely on ladders for quick assembly- looks like a good robust design.

Looks like a nice bit of ground over time

why hasn't the land owner fitted deer fencing?

Is anyone controlling the squirrels ?

Using the inside of the ladders also close to a rung the 25x25x3 box fits neatly inside.
Which in principle is the same as most high seats with the ladders fitting together and in a piece of box to the basket.

 

[paul o']

A chap I know has one 30 acre field left which is too small for arable so planting trees is what he decided on, 10 types so he said.
I made 4 high seats 2 freestanding 2 lean2's the plan is to concentrate on the woodland area then stalk in to suit the wind.
Trial fit of one in the video (hence no front rail) @paul o' has put his hand up to take this block on as he also knows the owner very well.
Being left handed my test set up will need a re jig to suit kack handed Paul
No big deer at the moment but I have shot a few not far as the crow flies.
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What no hot and cold running water pmsl .
Thanks Tim iam looking forward to many a hr sitting in them posh seats just hope this old feller can keep awake still

 

[paul o']

I am sure he will be texting "switch the chiller and kettle on"

You just know it lol.