Good morning out there.
One of the fellas... suggested ratchet rake, after watching videos I bought 1. $350 vs $3500 plus, worth a gamble? Thx for that.
Yes regarding trees and tractor damage. Inm not going to drive over those things. Ive cleared maybe 2 acres by hand, 8-10 to go. Worst case, I can do that.
Thx for the link to videos, working on iPhone this morning so I will look later but thx.
Someone suggests that, if my property was a tree farm the county ag extension might be of some help. Oh boy.
First off, I am a tree farm recognized by the state, I had to do submit a long form called a f�orestry plan. The only benefit so far is I avoid sales tax on certain purchases. Helped when I bought my new tractor!
It’s all I can do not “go off” as my ex used to say. I will say this. I dealt with the dept of defense, electronic warfare systems, for 30 years. Most of us here do not have enough years left for me to even hi lite the problems associated with dealing with the govt and most of their employees. The govt is people.
I will say this. I have filled out more forms, had more meetings with this county guy, or this ag gal, or the state guy blah blah. It has been a complete waste of my time, they still get paid, well!
When I bought the tree farm, everyone said, the state will burn your land for free, give you lots of free advice, this and that. All bs. They do it, just not for me. Again, Ive been to 10 offices at least. I actually found “ the right guy” and now it’s all about the virus.
If I’ve learned 1 thing dealing with the govt, any level of govt., most of the employees are looking for any reason in the world not to do something, anything. They get a check on Friday regardless. In the private sector we look for reasons to do something, or we don’t get paid.
Ive also learned, virtually everyone has either worked for the govt or is closely related to someone working for the govt so I dont dare tell the truth out loud.
Im just not one of the local boys and that works against me. All wonderful people though.
After 2 years of excuses from our govt, I hired a private forestry guy to burn my land, done in 6 weeks. Paid for by me! That helped but he said 2 more burns at least, just to get back to even.
I’m really holding back, my experience with the local extension has been a complete waste of time, both listening to their double talk, endless forms, and wasting time just waiting for them never to respond.
The prescribed burn was one of the coolest things, done at night. I volunteered to watch the fire breaks so as not to burn neighbors land, what a hoot! I Have pics, no clue how to post from I phone. My fault.
Sorry for the long reply but, you should really hear what I say about dealing with our govt. and their helpful employees. Maybe not