deep in the forrest

[johnnythefox]

i went to one of the old forests yesterday [bernwood] for the first time in years.i used to be able to walk most of it,not now sadly.
but i gave it a try and went of the main tracks.

it was hard going as a lot of trees where cut down/left in place and i cant step over [because of my knee injuries] there where monster heavy plant tracks which hindered me as well.

next time i will call and ask which part of the wood has been left natural.

by the standards here i don't go far, but it was enjoyable as it was a little bit of England to myself.
my aim was to photograph deer/wildlife,except for a squirrel i didn't see any.
that camera gets heavy in those conditions and on reflection a 300mm lens was to long especially with a teleconverter.

i took a map and compass but still got lost as i couldn't stay on a bearing with all the trees down.
i did get a bit spooked at one time as there seemed no way out.

someone had built a poor lean to

i left a puzzle near the main track

at least the tree felling left me lots of seats which i took advantage of often.

when i arrived back at the car my trousers where covered in sticky sap,any tips on removal?
95c wash hasnt worked

it was just nice to get out in the old wood

 

[Ogri the trog]

Glad that you were able to revisit an old haunt.

Try something like turpentine or parafin to get the worst of the sap off, but you'll most likely have to wash the trousers again to get rid of the turps/parafin!

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[johnnythefox]

thanks for the tip 95c didnt touch it!

 

[huffhuff]

The lean-too could have been for pheasant or critters disturbed by the obvious 'management' in the area ?!?

 

[WoodMan]

I'm afraid that once a forest has been harvested/thinned by machine, there is no going back, the only things that can cope with the stumps, ruts and brash are bigger and bigger machines. I'm not really knocking it, whilst it is a shame to see this, forestry has to move on. I once did an experiment by thinning one block by hand and getting a harvester in to do the neighboring one to the same spec; yes mine was more tidy but the produce was the same (maybe a bit more pulp with the harvester) and the difference in time and effort required was enormous. I wish that I had worked out the costing more carefully. As for the sap, good luck getting that out of the bum of your trousers! My chainsaw trousers are armour plated with the stuff despite frequent washing. Glyn.

 

[Shewie]

Always good to see your piccies Johnny