Making Hay

Felling has continued in the conifer plantation at the head of the lake today. Robin has again been working hard to clear this area so it can be replanted over the winter with a mixture of 70/30 hardwood/softwood.

Whilst Robin was busy in the woodland, 3 men, 2 women and two dogs went out to mow a meadow! We are planning to turn part of the moorland into a wildflower meadow, and as part of preparation for this the summer growth had to be removed.  We have borrowed a flail for the back of the quad bike, and made quick work of cutting the grass.

Clearing and raking the grass was a much bigger job, taking up most of the day and probably most of next week!  The dogs spent the afternoon charging round the moorland, now sleeping under the desk!

Part of the hay has been moved into a giant haystack using traditional tools just like the good ol' days!?