Most people will tell me that willow fire wood isn.t worth the effort, but living in an area where mostly willow grows, I smile.....during the long winter months

@Debbie-henri

Ай бұрын

Especially Goat Willow. The one in my back garden seems to grow back its limbs as soon as you turn your back on it. It's going to need another major haircut this Autumn.

Love that you get straight to the point, another great video

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for that - it means a lot!

Calm and informative. Thanks

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Thanks - I always feel a bit manic when I am talking to camera, but then it doesn't look that way when I watch it back. Very strange, glad you liked it.

I like your dog.

I like that you are collecting alder seeds on site. I have found that alder can be locally adapted to a micro level. I would suggest that if you have a few seedlings that grow exceedingly well, allow them to grow without coppicing for a future superior seed source.

Very good vid and lots of information without being overwhelmed much or boring. Thanks :)

Love this. Northwest Washington state, lots of rain, water ways, and willow and alder are our mainstays on our farm. Basically ideal for our silvo pastured pigs. Fantastic trees.

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Sounds very similar to our place. I sometimes complain about the amount of rain that we get, but at least trees grow really well!

Wow fascinating about alder and the rush reed

That was very enjoyable. Great information. Thanks.

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I can't tell you how lovely it is to have a fluent, articulate and intelligent commentary - Bravo! Is the soil underneath clay or peaty? If the former, then Black Poplar would likely do well and maybe you might have room for a couple as keepers. Being large, they are great for making a flat landscape more interesting. But the real attraction is that they are now Britain's rarest native timber tree - maybe only 8000 left - and are marvellous for habitat. And wagon wheels!

@theviewfromtheclouds

Ай бұрын

Hi, that's very nice of you to say! Our soil is mostly clay and very wet. We bought 3 female black poplars from the breeding program at Chester Zoo and they are doing well. Now we just need to get a male one so that they will reproduce.

I think we should always invest in a variety of wood sources for firewood. Seems to me that every few years another pest, disease or fungus gets imported into different parts of the world. Look at the devastation caused to Ash trees, and that happened so fast. Had Ash been a primary source of your firewood, it would have been devastating. I grow Hazel, Alder, Willows are coming up, some 'disposable' pines to be rotated, and Birch.

I don't have any real wet spots on my farm so I've planted alder (among other things) at the edge of the barnyard where most of the rain from the barn roof ends up, they seem to be doing pretty well so far. Great video on an often under appreciated plant.

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. I am glad that you are having success. It really is about getting the conditions right!

Hi there, alder is not unique in its ability to coppice. It is actually a very general property for many deciduous trees. Conifers, on the other hand, don't generally coppice.

@theviewfromtheclouds

6 ай бұрын

Hi, you are very right. I was mostly referring to the choice we have on our land. There are very few that will thrive here and will tolerate coppicing. I think I could have been more clear on that point.

Great information. Thank you

@theviewfromtheclouds

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The nitrogen fixing is a real bonus ;)

Great video! Thanks for making it! Greetings from Ireland

@theviewfromtheclouds

3 ай бұрын

Hello from Cumbria! Good luck with the homesteading. Quiting your job to go for it is something I can't quite bring myself to do. I applaude your bravery!

@GardensforLife

3 ай бұрын

@@theviewfromtheclouds Thanks! You must've watched some of our videos. I've been building the business for 7 years now. I would recommend starting small and keep building on the side until you can't afford to work for somebody else in a job any more. :D

Great video, thank you. I want to coppice to produce chippings for pathways. Our field is a bit boggy, normal Somerset clay, but in the summer it will dry out. Would you recommend willow or alder please?

@theviewfromtheclouds

2 ай бұрын

I would go with alder. Willow chips might root and start to grow, which would not be great on a path.

Loved your video .. ive planted 800+ native irish trees since 2016 , lots of alder & wilow .. so to coppice them i should cut them right to the ground ? And in time they will produce good size logs/firewood ?

@theviewfromtheclouds

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that's right. Coppicing them should work great. How big in diameter are they now?

@ansaolmaith43

3 ай бұрын

​@theviewfromtheclouds the older/larger ones are between 6-9" in diameter, some prob a little bigger

Alder wood is durable under water but not in the ground

Sir this is not tree A Dog

Great video. Was hoping you'd talk a bit more about that aspen, as well. I'm here in the PNW. We have a good bit of water, but also get hot summers and long days. We've got willow and aspen growing. They both seem to enjoy the somewhat more wet and clay soil our property has. No alder, though. Probably would do well too. If aspen grows in your area, grows as fast as it does, and also sends out as much new growth from root shoots as it does, why isn't it in your top picks?

I like your dog.

@theviewfromtheclouds

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for that - she is lovely!