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Sapling Puller

I'm seeking a broader perspective on devices for manual pulling of undesired shrubs and saplings. The intent is to mechanically remove, including roots to the degree possible, sapling sized invasives and non-invasives in woodland trails and grassland/woodland interfaces. The use of the device is limited in scope to very small / limited applications where pulling by tractor is not feasible.  Species include multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, black locust, and others.  See the table and photos of…See More
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John McNerney replied to Peter Smallidge's discussion Small-Scale Logging
"The safety part of this interests me. I really had my eyes opened going through the four levels of the Game of Logging training plus the storm damage class. Those classes answered questions that I would not have even thought to ask. I feel confident…"
Apr 1
Peter Smallidge replied to Peter Smallidge's discussion Small-Scale Logging
"Hi John: Great to hear from you!  I'm delighted to know all is well, and you're still keeping busy making stumps. I don't have any immediate plans for small-scale workshops, but likely I should.  I gave a webinar on…"
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John McNerney replied to Peter Smallidge's discussion Small-Scale Logging
"Peter - Any chance you are considering doing another round of the Small Scale Logging workshops?  I'm still doing a lot of work in my own woods, but would love a chance to pick up more tips on working safely and efficiently with smaller…"
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Updated NYS Forest Tax Law Regulations - 2026

NYS DEC spent considerable time and effort to understand how forest owners and foresters might benefit from changes to the regulations associated with the NYS Forest Tax Law 480a.  Using that input, they revised the regulations, and the changes take effect March 1, 2026.  The legislation for 480a has not changed, so the core elements remain the same.A special ForestConnect webinar was provided by Jason Drobnack on February 25, 2026, assisted by Scott Moxom who responded to the questions in the…See More
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Updated NYS Forest Tax Law Regulations - 2026

Posted by Peter Smallidge on February 25, 2026 at 10:07pm 0 Comments

NYS DEC spent considerable time and effort to understand how forest owners and foresters might benefit from changes to the regulations associated with the NYS Forest Tax Law 480a.  Using that input, they revised the regulations, and the changes take effect March 1, 2026.  The legislation for 480a has not changed, so the core elements remain the same.

A special ForestConnect webinar was provided by Jason Drobnack on February 25, 2026, assisted by Scott Moxom who responded to the…

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Deer, Interfering Vegetation, and Factors to Guide the Treatment of the Green Lie

Posted by Peter Smallidge on April 17, 2025 at 7:30am 0 Comments

I'm sharing here the content and some details from the webinar titled as above on April 16, 2025.  The archived webinar is here.

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Many woodlands give the appearance of vigor and health because the vegetation is lush and green. However, the mixture of species is important as this determines the future of the woods, and the services it can provide. A concept known as the…

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Northeast Silviculture Institute and Climate Adaptation Training

Posted by Peter Smallidge on January 2, 2024 at 11:05am 0 Comments

New Climate Adaptation and Forest Carbon training from the Silviculture Institute available to all online

 

On October 11-12 of this year, 50 foresters attended graduate level training in Climate Adaptation and Forest Carbon in a new Module of the…

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Stressors of Maple Trees - PSU webinar archived

Posted by Peter Smallidge on October 27, 2023 at 8:23am 0 Comments

Have you noticed areas with maples looking not as healthy as others? Maple decline is not due to a disease or pest but can be from various stress factors. During Stressors of Maple: Dieback and Mortality, learn about some of the causes attributed to poor maple health and canopy dieback.

We will discuss a case study of a northern hardwood landscape in the Upper Great Lakes region, where maple dieback has been associated with impacts from invasive…

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Sapling Puller

Started by Daniel Farrell in Woodlot Management on Saturday. 0 Replies

I'm seeking a broader perspective on devices for manual pulling of undesired shrubs and saplings. The intent is to mechanically remove, including roots to the degree possible, sapling sized invasives and non-invasives in woodland trails and…Continue

Small-Scale Logging

Started by Peter Smallidge in Project Profiles. Last reply by John McNerney Apr 1. 7 Replies

Small-Scale Logging: Sugarbush and Woodlot Management Issue:  Many woodlot owners and maple syrup producers want to be more active in gathering logs or firewood from their property.  Often there are too few acres or too few trees to attract a…Continue

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Practical Woodlot Improvement: Mulching, Drainage Work, and Long-Term Maintenance

Started by Jeremy Edmister in Woodlot Management Jan 27. 0 Replies

Many rural landowners I talk with want to improve woods access, reclaim overgrown edges, or start grazing in a section without making a mess of the land. I’ve found that choosing the right tool depends on your goal, and having a long-term plan is…Continue

grafting beech

Started by Allen Nichols in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Jim Martin Jul 4, 2025. 3 Replies

I am a director for the NY chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation. We expect to have a blight resistant tree to introduce to the public in 5 to 10 years.In the interm, before we have blight resistant nuts from these trees, I would like to graft…Continue

Pruning larch and spruce

Started by Jim Martin in Woodlot Management Jul 4, 2025. 0 Replies

I have 20 acres of 25 year old  larch and spruce. I would like to prune about 10 percent of them to improve the quality of the timber 50 years  down the road. I have heard that pruning green branches can lead to infection unless done at the right…Continue

How to get rid of buckthorn

Started by Randy Williams in Woodlot Management. Last reply by John McNerney Mar 18, 2025. 5 Replies

I have some property where the best timber was harvested several years before I purchased it.  There are now many areas where the buckthorn is so thick that nothing will grow under it.  I am looking for suggestions on how to get these areas back…Continue

Rust Colored Hemlock Bark

Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Lew Ward Feb 8, 2025. 1 Reply

Picture of a hemlock with rust colored bark.  When I cut a nearby tree, also with rust colored bark, it was infested with HWA.  Attached picture shows a Logrite ATV arch in use.Continue

Looking for white mulberry trees for research

Started by Connor Youngerman in Agroforestry. Last reply by Lew Ward Feb 8, 2025. 1 Reply

Greetings forestry ning communities! My name is Connor Youngerman, and I’m an extension support specialist at the Cornell Small Farms Program; my focus is agroforestry and mushroom production. We are currently working on a research grant to…Continue

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