Install Line Post and Discuss Silver Pasture Strategy
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What happens here
After driving the initial corner post, the presenter continues to install a 2-inch galvanized steel line post. He carefully positions the line post under the post driver, using his marked PVC pipe as a measuring tool to ensure it is driven to the correct height, consistent with the other posts. He then uses the spirit level to confirm the post's plumbness before activating the hydraulic driver. While the post is being driven, he explains his vision for integrating forested areas into the grazing system as 'silver pasture.' He plans to introduce goats first to clear out thickets, briars, and underbrush, and then bring in cattle to graze. He mentions that broom sedge, visible in the pasture, indicates poor soil health and an acidic pH (around 4), which he aims to improve through soil amendments and regenerative grazing practices.
Goal: Drive a line post to the correct height and plumb, and explain the benefits of silver pasture.
Tools and materials
- Galvanized Steel Pipe Post — Line post for the fence
- Gehl RT210 Skid Steer GEHL — To power and operate the post driver
- Hydraulic Control Levers — To operate the post driver's functions
- Pro-Tech P240 Fence Post Driver PRO-TECH — Hydraulic post driver for installing posts
- PVC Pipe — Used as a measuring guide for post height
- Spirit Level — To ensure the post is driven plumb