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Whilst I'm not interested in running an online shop there are a range of books, tools, trees, seed and other stuff that I'm able to source for tree growers. I'm really only interested in products that are otherwise difficult to get hold of or equipment that I myself find is of high quality.
Chainsaw mills and Bandsaws
Pruning Loppers - what I use
There are lots of long handle pruning loppers around and I've tried them all and broken quite a few. The pair I like best for pruning eucalypts and other hardwoods is the Lisam (80cm handles). The Otway Agroforestry Network (not for profit) sell them for $160 (ex Melb and incl GST).
Farm Logging Winches
No, I don't actually sell logging winches but I do have a bit to do with someone who does. I have a winch and love it. I'm happy help you decide if you need one and what type might suit.
Bambra Tree Sleeves
NOTE: This system is not suitable for all sites: See Story
The components of the sleeves are:
- POST: 2 m length of 20mm plastic electrical conduit (My price: $2 plus GST, But try a local electrical wholesaler first (they'll have 4m lengths))
- SLEEVE: 1.2m length of flexible plastic tube (13.5cm diameter) cut to length = $1/m or as a roll (over 150m) for $110 plus GST
- TIES: 2 cable ties (just buy them from your local hardware store) (about $5/100)
I use a 32mm steel pipe to 'thump' the post in (best done when the soil is moist). Slide the sleeve over the post and tie a two points with the ties.
Pack of 10 guards (complete) for $35 plus GST (pickup in Melbourne or Bambra)
From the Otway Agroforestry Network (Not for profit community group)
Shiitake Manual and Spawn
Shiitake mushrooms are the second-most consumed edible fungi in the world. Whilst most commercial producers use artificial substrates and expensive controlled-environment facilities there is a growing interest in the traditional log-based methods that have been used for centuries in East Asia. In fact, the word Shiitake literally means Oak- Mushroom. Based on research undertaken at The University of Melbourne and local commercial-scale trials including one at the CERES Community Environment Park in Melbourne, this well illustrated and practical manual provides the first detailed analysis of the methods, yields and prospects for log-grown Shiitake mushroom production in Australia.
Copies available for $30 (incl. postage and GST) Send Cheques made out to "The Otway Agroforestry Network" Post to
The Otway Agroforestry Network
55 Main Street, BIRREGURRA, 3242
The Otway Agroforestry Network will also have dowel spawn available. To keep up to date with all the news be sure you are on the Shiitake Email list
Contact Rowan for a price list and payment options for both BOOK and SPAWN
Master TreeGrower Stuff - From MTG Inc. (Not for profit community group)
The Master TreeGrower Program does have some books and equipment that are available. All profits from these items go to the community group that own the MTG program:
How to measure trees
1. MTG diameter tapes: $25 (inc GST) plus P&H ($5). 2m long. Measures diameters up to 60cm. As used in all our MTG programs to measure heights and basal area
2. Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management. By Nuberg, George and Reid. (see publications for details): $60 (inc GST and P&H (RRP is $80 plus P&H) CLICK on cover for list of contributing authors and a free preview of the first chapter.
Contact Rowan for a price list and payment options
3. Past Master TreeGrowers can buy a replacement hat or gate sign. They can also have a MTG lapel badge (free).
Contact me (see below) if you are interested in any of these products.
If you are a supplier I'm happy to discuss what you have and consider helping you sell your product if I think it is something that tree growers might need.
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