harvesting on a steep slope

We are currently harvesting about 800 tonnes of coniferous  timber on a very steep slope  near Chipping Norton. The woodland has been affected by red band needle blight and  once it has been cleared , the site will be replanted with broadleaves. Our men are wearing crampons to keep themselves upright!

special harvesting equipment has been brought in to deal with the conditions. In effect this is a type of 'highlead ' system based on a 360 excavator and winch system, more commonly found on Wesh hillsides.