Cross-cutting a fallen tree

Today we got around to cutting up another tree that vfell in the heavy winds we had earlier this month.

It was quite a tricky task and I performed it under the guidance of our head greenkeeper who has over 15 years of experience with chainsaws.

Included here is a closeup of two chainsaws each with a different drive system.  On the left is a sprocket and on the right is a rim and spline drive.

The reason I included these photos is because during today's task the chain brake broke on one of the saws. You can see this in the area that is circled on the photo. This brake is a vital safety feature on the saw and will prevent major harm to an operator if tge saw kicjs back.

Curative Fusarium measures

Today the greens on the course were all sprayed with Instrata fungicide.  

Pedestrian bridge replacement

Today we replaced two of the sleeper bridges with a more modern and grippier alternative, this being fibreglass grating. These come in standard sizes and are easily cut to size with a circular saw fitted with a diamond tip cutting disk.

Fungicide application

Last week Monday we sprayed the greens with Eland however this week there is still some strong signs of disease (Fusarium) on one of the greens.

I was informed by our head greenkeeper that the shorter daylight period in combination with the turf constantly being covered with dew is what encourages the fungus to grow do strongly.

Mushrooms in the rough