Log pile
I have a log pile - dead ancient apple tree. The pile has been in situ for about 3years. I would like to move it, but it's not essential. Is there a good time to move it? I don't know what's lurking there. I leave it in peace.
In London. Keen but lazy.
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i have log piles I have created under a few mature tree. I produce then for insects to overwinter in and hedge hogs to hibernate in
Me personally, If you wish to remove the pile then I would leave till at least the late spring if so any insects etc are not effected by the removal, or leave and let nature take it’s cause
The warmer the weather when you disturb the pile - especially at night - the better able anything living in there will be to relocate. Best to do it gradually, rather than move it all one day, so a small disturbance one day causes creatures to move away over the next day or so, when conditions suit them to move and you're not close by. Then move the rest - a bit like Monty clearing his pond. Give things a chance to get away on their own.
What's the smallest practical size?
From 1”up to 4” in diameter. Most of my log piles are the same diameter across as they are easier to stack up but any size will do imo