Ideaphore

Home

Ideaphore Archive

Daily Reads :

Weblogs:

News:

Environment:

Sunday, December 29, 2002

Deer of the UK
This website has information on the 6 species of Deer found established wild in the UK. Interestingly, only two are native. They include the tiny 16Kg chinese Muntjak and Water Deer and the japanese Sika deer.
Deer UK
"Welcome to Deer UK, the foremost deer site on the internet for all matters relating to the six species that are commonly found in the United Kingdom. Whether it's Red, Roe, Muntjac, Fallow, Sika or the less common Chinese Water Deer you're interested in, as managers and stalkers our aim is to keep you informed and to pass on some of our thoughts and observations based upon our combined experience."
posted at 12/29/2002 05:00:48 PM

Friday, December 06, 2002

The Logging eTool
This is a site about tree logging. Lots of graphics on the correct way to cut down trees without injury. It shows the correct way to cut the notches, and what may happen if you cut the notches incorrectly.
Check out the "Kinds of Notches" page to see the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of notches.
Logging Advisor: Home
Logging Advisor: Kinds of Notches
"Logging is the most hazardous industry in the United States, particularly the activity of manual felling. This Advisor outlines the required and recommended work practices that can reduce logging hazards. You may navigate through this Advisor by clicking on the specific item displayed in the pictures or you can go through the tutorial lessons contained in the User Guide."
posted at 12/6/2002 03:24:37 PM