by Bernie Jones
30 March 2011
On one of the hottest days so far this year, Keith Bowers and myself set about removing the large tree just at the bottom of peg 1, downstream from Cressage bridge. This was not an easy task, but putting our new tractor to good use and also employing a very good block and tackle (see picture) we managed to remove most of it. We now just need to cut the remainder in half with a chain saw and haul the two pieces out with the tractor.
An update: At the second (very soggy) work party on 12 June, those who turned out managed to get half of what was left out of the river, after cutting it off. By the time we had hauled the remaining stump to the top of the bank, we were all exhausted and when we tried to pull it clear with the tractor, it just rolled back down the bank! Never mind, once we get another decent day, we will get it completely out.