Can I make all usual structures with just wood from my small woodland?

[woodlearner9810182]

The sooner you put them in the ground after they have been cut, the better

Another thought...should I clear all the grass and brambles to reveal the turf underneath or can I just plonk the cuttings into that ground and the willows will out compete the other stuff? Loads of work if I have to dig down to the soil however will do it if it is advised.

 

[paulrbarnard]

Another thought...should I clear all the grass and brambles to reveal the turf underneath or can I just plonk the cuttings into that ground and the willows will out compete the other stuff? Loads of work if I have to dig down to the soil however will do it if it is advised.

Just push them into the ground, no need to clear. As long as they have not been completely dried out they will take. You can buy, very cheaply, lengths of willow to use for weaving. They are a good option if you want to start a plantation.

 

[--Tom--]

I’d shear all the undergrowth back to ground level so they have more of a head start

 

[woodlearner9810182]

Just push them into the ground, no need to clear. As long as they have not been completely dried out they will take. You can buy, very cheaply, lengths of willow to use for weaving. They are a good option if you want to start a plantation.

Oh good tip thanks. So it seems like the £35 per tree is a scam for the uninitiated.

On another note, I am just looking up roundwood to buy and I can't find any. Ironically it may be cheaper to buy unprocessed wood but that is no use if I can't find any to buy as a layman! Seems much easier to buy processed, expensive timber from the local merchant yard.

Are there any other tips for getting hold of cheap wood to make small structures like a shed and a cabin? Don't care if round or not. Not fussy what type but straight so I can make walls and roofs.

 

[woodlearner9810182]

I’d shear all the undergrowth back to ground level so they have more of a head start

Ok, shear but not necessary to dig up the turf all the way down to clear soil?

Sickling back is still easier than digging turf, the latter which is one of the toughest jobs!

 

[bourbon]

Know anyone with access to Pallets. Ideal for jobs like that and usually free

 

[Blackswanwood]

So it seems like the £35 per tree is a scam for the uninitiated.

Probably not a scam. My guess is you were looking at a more mature tree as opposed to something like this …

https://www.hedgesdirect.co.uk/will...CE7Bvlra9QzasaaYgTHyoMJRu3-CdAwcaAqRZEALw_wcB

 

[woodlearner9810182]

Know anyone with access to Pallets. Ideal for jobs like that and usually free

I was thinking of this too.

My neighbour told me a while ago that co-op give them away free. Not tried myself.

I contacted the builder's merchant about off cuts and they are saying they want paying for it and they will 'quote a price' once I give them specifications so it sounds like that won't be a cheap option. Looking on ebay as well and the market for off cuts still seems quite costly.

 

[Jameshow]

Oh good tip thanks. So it seems like the £35 per tree is a scam for the uninitiated.

On another note, I am just looking up roundwood to buy and I can't find any. Ironically it may be cheaper to buy unprocessed wood but that is no use if I can't find any to buy as a layman! Seems much easier to buy processed, expensive timber from the local merchant yard.

Are there any other tips for getting hold of cheap wood to make small structures like a shed and a cabin? Don't care if round or not. Not fussy what type but straight so I can make walls and roofs.

Trying a countryside store and ask for fencing poles! About £5 for a 6ft 3" round one.

 

[woodlearner9810182]

Trying a countryside store and ask for fencing poles! About £5 for a 6ft 3" round one.

One? haha. That is still going to cost a lot at a 5er to cover 2 acres' worth!

I have been told £230 for 200 on site westwaleswillows.

 

[Jester129]

Check out Facebook Marketplace, there will be places locally advertising free wood which will include pallets of all sizes. HTH.

 

[niall Y]

You should be able to buy your timber as cordwood - which are fairly respectable lengths, prior to it being cut as logs and seasoned.