LUMBERJACKS on the North York Moors are gearing up to show how one of the region’s most vibrant woods is being managed.
Wykeham Forest, near Scarborough, produces 5,000 tonnes of timber annually, and the cycle of felling and planting is being used to sculpt a more natural looking landscape and one which helps protect wildlife.
To show how it is done, the Forestry Commission is staging working forest visits in the 2,600-acre wood on July 30 and August 6.
Huge £250,000 harvesters will swing into action, felling, stripping and cutting trees in just a few seconds.
Recreation manager Katie Thorn said: “When Wykeham was first planted in the 1920s a forester’s lot was a back-breaking one, relying on muscle, axes and cross-saws. These days a modern harvester can fell 250 tonnes of timber in a day using its computer controlled head.
“Seeing these actions in action is pretty awesome and it one of our most popular events.”
To book a place, phone 01751 472771.
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