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Created by Peter Smallidge Oct 5, 2011 at 2:16pm. Last updated by Peter Smallidge Jan 6, 2014.
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SWCD 2021 Ecological Function, Production & Restoration
On March 11, 2021 we had the pleasure of working with colleagues from Yale School of Forestry (Dr. Joe Orefice) and a private consultant (Jeff Jourdain) to zoom with natural resource professional of the NY Soil and Water Conservation District Annual meeting. The session we offered was titled "Restoring Ecological Function and Production to Woodlands." This blog is our way to share documents mentioned during that training or otherwise of interest to participants and practitioners in general.The…See More
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SWCD 2021 Ecological Function, Production & Restoration
Posted by Peter Smallidge on March 2, 2021 at 4:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
On March 11, 2021 we had the pleasure of working with colleagues from Yale School of Forestry (Dr. Joe Orefice) and a private consultant (Jeff Jourdain) to zoom with natural resource professional of the NY Soil and Water Conservation District Annual meeting. The session we offered was titled "Restoring Ecological Function and Production to Woodlands." This blog is our way to share documents mentioned during that training or otherwise of interest to participants and practitioners in…
ContinueSapsucker Damage Indicates Stressed Trees
Posted by Paul J Hetzler on February 5, 2021 at 12:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sapsuckers and Other Insults
Icebreaker exercises are apparently meant to help awkward group events like staff development days feel even less comfortable. I recall a workplace training where we had to inform the group what animal best represented our personality. I was going to say “squirrel” but got distracted by something out the window, and forgot. In retrospect I should have chosen the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), since I spent much of that same event…
ContinueNew Wood Markets for Novel Forest Products
Posted by Paul J Hetzler on January 9, 2021 at 1:23pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Wooden You Know
As a card-carrying, registered tree hugger, I have long touted the benefits of trees such as carbon storage, energy savings and improved mental health. And beyond the familiar tree-related blessings such as maple syrup, lumber and firewood, I’ve written about some obscure things like birch-based candy that fights tooth decay, and health-promoting chaga tea derived from a birch fungus. Then there’s basswood bark for fiber, elm bark for baskets, and pine bark for lunch.…
ContinueNew Wood Markets for Novel Forest Products
Posted by Paul J Hetzler on January 9, 2021 at 1:23pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Wooden You Know
As a card-carrying, registered tree hugger, I have long touted the benefits of trees such as carbon storage, energy savings and improved mental health. And beyond the familiar tree-related blessings such as maple syrup, lumber and firewood, I’ve written about some obscure things like birch-based candy that fights tooth decay, and health-promoting chaga tea derived from a birch fungus. Then there’s basswood bark for fiber, elm bark for baskets, and pine bark for lunch.…
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Hemlock
Started by Chaz U. Farly in Woodlot Management Feb 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Is there a reason the State of New York stopped selling hemlock seedlings? I'd made up my mind that I'd like to plant a hundred, maybe more, for my grandsons to enjoy, but find no source. Continue
Deer stand damage help
Started by Joanne Vaughn in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Dec 27, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My son left his deer stands up for 3 years and the screw in metal foot pegs have been partially encased in the bark. Has anyone advice about how to extricate them with minimal injury to the trees?Continue
Changes in Emeral Ash Borer Regs
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Dec 16, 2020. 0 Replies 1 Like
New year, new approach. USDA ending quarantine efforts on EAB:https://www.morningagclips.com/aphis-changes-approach-to-fight-emerald-ash-borer-eab/ Continue
IPhone surveys
Started by Jim Martin in Woodlot Management. Last reply by John McNerney Dec 14, 2020. 8 Replies 1 Like
Smart phones have GPS. Has anyone figured out how to use them for mapping wooded land. I am especially interested in a way to map my logging trails. Jim MartinContinue
Striped maple control
Started by WJ Rodenhouse in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Gerry Hawkes Dec 13, 2020. 3 Replies 1 Like
Looking for way to control large volume of striped maple and witch hazel. Both are interfering with growth of oak seedlings. Cut/treat stump? Hack and squirt? if so what chemical for either of these? Best time of year to treat?Best time of year to…Continue
How long do brush cutter blades work?
Started by Joanne Vaughn in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Gerry Hawkes Dec 11, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I dunno maybe it's because time flies when it's multiflora rose and buckthorns that are getting whacked. It seems that these blades are needing retirement after 8 or so hours. Is this typical for this type of material. WIde range of material but…Continue
Paulownia: Is this a tree for NYS?
Started by Joanne Vaughn in Agroforestry Dec 3, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have stumbled across some descriptions of Paulownia trees (Empress, Princess). It is described as marketable, fast growing (sequesters carbon quickly), not fussy about soils, relatively pest free. Does anyone here have first hand experience with…Continue
Saving the American Chestnut
Started by Stephen Kutney in Woodlot Management Aug 24, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Below is a message from the American Chestnut Foundation on the deregulation of the Darling 58 blight-resistant American chestnut.SteveThe 60-day public comment period is now open and will remain open until Monday, October 19, 2020. Here are two…Continue
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