trail clearing technique and tools

[ArlyA]

Which dead machine, and towed it out with what?

This towed our Outlander out. I guess it was posted in my 6x6 thread on TBN.

 

[John_Mc]

But most people who say "I'll do that!" don't when the time comes.

There's a lot of that going around. Lot's of volunteers and lots of interest when it's just a concept. It's a different story when it comes to actually fitting it in their schedule and showing up.

 

[cqaigy2]

There's a lot of that going around. Lot's of volunteers and lots of interest when it's just a concept. It's a different story when it comes to actually fitting it in their schedule and showing up.

Yes, we used to volunteer clearing/cleaning replanting riparian habitats. We did it because some friends of ours were part of an organization, Chehalis River something or rather that did the work. Pretty physical work. Lot's of people would raise their hands, but not many would show up.

 

[ArlyA]

Ya, its that way everywhere, lots of enthusiasm but can't show up then the work day arrives. This is why we are trying to buy machines. They work when you need it done! Our 6x6 outlander was a back saver.

 

[dodge man]

I know you’ve been kicking around a tractor. I think you’d find it would cut down on you manual labor a lot. The problem is it sounds like you’d have to pay for it.

 

[ArlyA]

I know you’ve been kicking around a tractor. I think you’d find it would cut down on you manual labor a lot. The problem is it sounds like you’d have to pay for it.

You might have missed this a few posts back. Yes, we pay for 98% of the cost of operating this trail.
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"I should add a fellow who towed our dead machine out this winter said he has a new 30 series JD compact tractor with 3 point mower and other accessories for it, we could use it this summer."

 

[dodge man]

I think I asked a few pages back and you said you were basically volunteers. You said you applied for grants but never got any.

 

[ArlyA]

I know you’ve been kicking around a tractor. I think you’d find it would cut down on you manual labor a lot. The problem is it sounds like you’d have to pay for it.

We aren't really in the tractor market. When I joined TBN about 6 years ago I was at that time looking for tractor for the club we were then, associated with. We don't have the $$$..

 

[taem]

If you need an excuse to buy more toys ...

looks like a neat tool. but I wish you would put your ROPS up when you are working so high up.

 

[John_Mc]

looks like a neat tool. but I wish you would put your ROPS up when you are working so high up.

You really need FOPS (Falling Object Protection System) for that. ROPS will do just about nothing to protect you from falling debris.

 

[airbiscuit]

I don't own that, I just posted the video. But here's a version ArlyA could use. He could even retire his beloved pole saws

 

[ArlyA]

I don't own that, I just posted the video. But here's a version ArlyA could use. He could even retire his beloved pole saws

No we won't

 

[airbiscuit]

Ha ha.

 

[ArlyA]

At our trailhead today. Glad to see people out and enjoying them.

 

[ArlyA]

We got permission from the land owner to make another little loop out here. So we'll be clearing it this summer right past where this photo was taken.

 

[ArlyA]

Concerning another thread here about running strings. When using our Stihl Kombi power unit which has a very power engine, in fact its the most powerful one I've ever used. These larger string take all of it. Point is these .155 or any large strings take lots of power to operate..

 

[ArlyA]

Many of the folks here know this but to reiterate. I'm home and ill and have the time to write this baloney.

We opened up the trails we groom two years ago just to see if anyone in our area would use some liberal ruled and dog friendly trails over the winter. We'd already been caring for them for the past 5+ years so then we thought we'd give grooming a shot, just as a experiment. We asked nothing from users since this was just test. Lots of people showed up, in fact the parking lot was commonly full on weekends and we heard from the sheriff telling us that our users couldn't be parking on the road. With that 1st year success, my dearest wrote for 20k in grants for parking lot improvements since its just a log landing now. Plus a mower for the trails and operational expenses. The multifaceted organization she applied to could pay for any or part of these individual items. We ended up with zero from them but we did setup a go-fund me site which took in about 1500. We find our operational cost is around 4 or 5K. We have no membership and very few volunteers who come out for work projects. We actuality think trail work is fun. Sandy does plan to reapply for the grants. Do you think we should keep it up if we don't get any???? We of course own all machines to the tune of around $50,000.

 

[kenmbz]

Feel better and we enjoy your trail updates.

 

[dodge man]

Arly I’ve always thought you were very generous with your time and funds. I’d say as long as you enjoy it and feel you can afford it keep doing it. When it becomes a burden either physically or financially I’d quit.

It seems like there should be some kind of funding source, like a park district. Most cities have a park district and they tax. A few counties around here also have one but most don’t. It almost sounds like you need a rural county park district. Of course getting something like that started is going to be tough.

 

[ArlyA]

Arly I’ve always thought you were very generous with your time and funds. I’d say as long as you enjoy it and feel you can afford it keep doing it. When it becomes a burden either physically or financially I’d quit.

It seems like there should be some kind of funding source, like a park district. Most cities have a park district and they tax. A few counties around here also have one but most don’t. It almost sounds like you need a rural county park district. Of course getting something like that started is going to be tough.

We are on the townships recreation plan but they have $$$ for nothing.