Hey Permies! thanks to all for the welcomes and likes and apples!
And for the amazing and inspiring ambition lists shared here ---
I have updates to plans and information, although building work on the land is still in the observation stage, watching the springtime water flow, mud, plants and animal signs --
I found I don’t need a permit for structures under 144 sq ft, so my first build will be an 8x16’ shed that will let me move stuff to the site and keep it safe and dry
I realized that since I don’t need a machine to move myself, just to help with heavy stuff, I got a battery powered cart (like a four-wheeled wheelbarrow) that costs nowhere near a used UTV and will help get more done with a day’s energy --
I believe I have found that my little rill that dries up periodically is considered a “class D waterway” by NY state, so it seems I can put a bridge or culvert -- experience and advice appreciated --- I am considering a culvert for cost and simplicity (the span is about the size of a typical driveway drainage ditch), but I understand a bridge would be much better for the waterway --
I’m trying to do this without hiring big equipment, and need to start with some hand tools to see if that is possible -- have done some materials pricing and plan to at least get out there with a shovel and small chainsaw this week --
best wishes to everyone with their lists!
