Learning...
These are the things I have been set to learn (and have learnt already) for the test I will be having on my assesment day :O
Its pretty cool, but pretty tough going. I am trying to learn one tool, one tree, and one animal a day (I have 8 of each)
I have learnt three animals so far as well, the Hare, Rabbit, and Muntjac - they shall all be updated soon. Fun times for you all ;)
Trees:
Pinus Sylvestris - the scots pine.
The needles grow in pairs, between 2 - 8 cms long and are often twisted.
Taxus Baccata - The Yew.
Also has needles, but they grow either side of the twig, side by side, and are flat. Dark green, and about 3cms long, Slightly curved. - also has male and female forms!
Quercus Robur - The Pedunculate Oak (Oak Tree)
Haven't really worked out how to describe the leaves on this one yet...I'm thinking of going with 'you know, OAK leaves!'
Sorbus Aucuparia - The Rowan
Has between 6 - 8 leaves, either side of the twig. They are again about 3 - 5 cms long (notice a theme?) with little 'teeth' running along the edge. This is the tree we all know with the little orange/red berries - that are great for throwing at people!
Tools:
Billhook
Used for brashing and/or coppicing.
Safety point - make sure the blade and the handle are firmly together and not loose. Never hold one wearing gloves as this can hamper the grip, and keep it nice and sharp.
Axe
Used for Tree felling, snedding, coppicing or hedgelaying
Safety point - Again, only use when sharp. Make sure you keep a distace of about 2.5
x the Axes length between you and other people when working. NEVER carry an Axe on your shoulder (oops) also, if you need somewhere to place it - try a handly table! (do not try a table;)
Slasher
Used to clear Brambles or Brash (which appears to be brittle wood)
Safety point - As with all tools, keep sharp! Keep a distance of about 5 meters between you and other people when working. Transport the blade and handle seperately
More to come!
Its pretty cool, but pretty tough going. I am trying to learn one tool, one tree, and one animal a day (I have 8 of each)
I have learnt three animals so far as well, the Hare, Rabbit, and Muntjac - they shall all be updated soon. Fun times for you all ;)
Trees:
Pinus Sylvestris - the scots pine.
The needles grow in pairs, between 2 - 8 cms long and are often twisted.
Taxus Baccata - The Yew.
Also has needles, but they grow either side of the twig, side by side, and are flat. Dark green, and about 3cms long, Slightly curved. - also has male and female forms!
Quercus Robur - The Pedunculate Oak (Oak Tree)
Haven't really worked out how to describe the leaves on this one yet...I'm thinking of going with 'you know, OAK leaves!'
Sorbus Aucuparia - The Rowan
Has between 6 - 8 leaves, either side of the twig. They are again about 3 - 5 cms long (notice a theme?) with little 'teeth' running along the edge. This is the tree we all know with the little orange/red berries - that are great for throwing at people!
Tools:
Billhook
Used for brashing and/or coppicing.
Safety point - make sure the blade and the handle are firmly together and not loose. Never hold one wearing gloves as this can hamper the grip, and keep it nice and sharp.
Axe
Used for Tree felling, snedding, coppicing or hedgelaying
Safety point - Again, only use when sharp. Make sure you keep a distace of about 2.5
x the Axes length between you and other people when working. NEVER carry an Axe on your shoulder (oops) also, if you need somewhere to place it - try a handly table! (do not try a table;)
Slasher
Used to clear Brambles or Brash (which appears to be brittle wood)
Safety point - As with all tools, keep sharp! Keep a distance of about 5 meters between you and other people when working. Transport the blade and handle seperately
More to come!