"Hi Robert:
Great question. The short answer is that after a canopy disturbance such as harvesting (or ice storm), the next forest looks like whatever is in the understory. In your case, the next forest would likely be dominated by beech and…"
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Is this Dutch Elm Disease?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Kutney Jul 20, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
[Submitted by Stephen Kutney]This is a picture of one of four Princeton Elms that I planted. The Princeton Elm is said to be highly resistant to Dutch Elm disease. Can anyone tell me if this id Dutch…Continue
beech cut-stump and movement to other species?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy May 25, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I received an email with the following question, and my response...below. If you have experiences with cut-stump on beech (or other species that root sucker), please share your story and…Continue
Tags: stumping, glyphosate, high, triclopyr, management
Goats in the Woods
Started Dec 10, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
The goats in the woods project was an effort to (1) assess the impact of goats on mature timber and (2) determine how woodland grazing might benefit goat producers.Are you a candidate (…Continue
cut stump on beech didn't work
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Kurtis Feb 2, 2016. 7 Replies 2 Likes
I received an email with this question and my response. Please add thoughts you might have on a solution...Question:I am currently under a forestry practice contract through EQUIP. [a forester]…Continue
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Peter Smallidge posted a blog postTimber Taxes
Many woodland owners harvest timber, yet wonder how to handle (optimize) the tax liability. The "go to" website is www.timbertax.orgAnother resource is from the USFS Timber Tax team and their annual timber tax "tips" attached here TaxTips2018.pdfSee More
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postCull Tree Treatment
If you enjoy working in your woodlot and struggle with the undesirable trees that you may not have time and skill to safely fell, this study is designed to find a solution for you.Many woodland owners have a large number of undesirable trees, or large trees, they would like to kill, yet they lack the skill or time to safely fell these trees. Felling also may not be desirable because of the risk of damage to nearby…See More
Peter Smallidge replied to Mark Horberg's discussion Slash and squirt control of Ailanthus"Linda:
Nice to know about the 2(ee) for Ailanthus via Accord XRT II. I appreciate the information.
Peter"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postForest Vegetation Management - FVM Network
Cornell's ForestConnect program is facilitating a network of forest vegetation practitioners to identify research needs and collectively build knowledge of safe and effective techniques. This network will focus on vegetation management in forest and woodlot environments using herbicide, mechanical or livestock methods. …See More
Peter Smallidge replied to Mark Horberg's discussion Slash and squirt control of Ailanthus"Hi Mark:
Thanks for the question.
The NYS DEC maintains a website that lists all of the products (herbicides) that are legal for use on specific plants. I find the site quite useful as you can search for a pest, such as Ailanthus - tree…"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postRehabilitating Degraded Woodlands
Almost 3 million acres of forest in the Northeast is poorly stocked from some combination of exploitive harvesting, poor soils, disease, or insect infestation. An additional 7.5 million acres is one poorly executed harvest away from being of degraded condition. Exploitive harvesting, also known as selective cutting, high-grading or diameter-limit…See More
Tim Levatich commented on Peter Smallidge's blog post Ecology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests"Follow-up one year later:
We had great control on the ferns! I had timed my spraying to follow weeks of rain that came between our drought periods. Turns out that the rain must have restored the metabolic activity in the plants necessary for the…"
John McNerney commented on Peter Smallidge's blog post A perspective on black locust"I don't know how I missed this when it was first posted. What was the result of the proposed legislation? Is Black Locust now regulated?
I think it is a vastly under-rated species by many foresters. There is a reason that many old farms had a…"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postControlling Thinning - Some Concepts and Methods
The title of this blog is that of the recent webinar by Dr. Ralph Nyland, presented on June 21, 2017. The webinar is archived at www.youtube.com/ForestConnect and there is a direct link below.Ralph focused his presentation on three topics. How much residual basal area (relative density) should you leave during a thinning? The short answer is 60% relative density, allowing regrowth to 80% before thinning again. An option to calculate relative…See More
Peter Smallidge replied to Greg Lessord's discussion Erratic Staining in Ash logs"Hi Greg:
Great question. There are lots of folks here with sawmill and woodlot experience. I hope they join the discussion.
My guess…all the stain shows an abrupt edge on the outside of the discoloration. This would be consistent…"
Peter Smallidge posted a status"Great webinar today with Dave Apsley. Oak forests. See his blog here http://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postSugarbush Management
Sugarbush management is an important part of the responsibility of maple producers to ensure healthy and productive trees. Like all the duties of a maple producer, learning how to manage your sugarbush will take some time, involve learning new skills, benefit with assistance from others who are more knowledgeable, and take some time to achieve mastery.…See More
Peter Smallidge replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees"Hi Joanne:
Apparently the bacteria are common in soils that might normally hold alder. Also, there doesn't seem to be an effective way to inoculate the seed, though I believe that happens for other plant species.
My take-away was there…"
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Timber Taxes
Posted on November 20, 2018 at 12:46pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Many woodland owners harvest timber, yet wonder how to handle (optimize) the tax liability. The "go to" website is www.timbertax.org
Another resource is from the USFS Timber Tax team and their annual timber tax "tips" attached here TaxTips2018.pdf
Cull Tree Treatment
Posted on September 30, 2018 at 7:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you enjoy working in your woodlot and struggle with the undesirable trees that you may not have time and skill to safely fell, this study is designed to find a solution for you.
Many woodland owners have a large number of undesirable trees, or large trees, they would like to kill, yet they lack the skill or time to safely fell these trees. Felling also may not be desirable because of the risk of damage to nearby…
Continue Forest Vegetation Management - FVM Network
Posted on September 5, 2018 at 9:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Cornell's ForestConnect program is facilitating a network of forest vegetation practitioners to identify research needs and collectively build knowledge of safe and effective techniques. This network will focus on vegetation management in forest and woodlot environments using herbicide, mechanical or livestock methods. …
Continue Rehabilitating Degraded Woodlands
Posted on December 23, 2017 at 9:37am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Almost 3 million acres of forest in the Northeast is poorly stocked from some combination of exploitive harvesting, poor soils, disease, or insect infestation. An additional 7.5 million acres is one poorly executed harvest away from being of degraded condition. Exploitive harvesting, also known as selective cutting, high-grading or diameter-limit…
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controlling beech
Started by robert dalbo in Woodlot Management. Last reply by robert dalbo on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a section on my property approximately 5 acres with mature oak and maples 18 to 20 inches, well spaced, but the understory is a combination of beech and ferns. I have cut some beech and sprayed some the ferns with mediocre success. I do not…Continue
Whatever Happened to Acid Rain?
Started by Lew Ward in Woodlot Management Dec 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
SAF:Better forest management won’t end wildfires, but it can reduce the risks – here’s how
Started by Lew Ward in Woodlot Management Nov 20. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Tags: Management, Fire
New film & resources to help YOU save forests!
Started by Lew Ward in Woodlot Management Nov 19. 0 Replies 0 Likes
'New film & resources to help YOU save forests!A new, short, animated (and…Continue
Tags: Management, Growth, Old
IPhone surveys
Started by Jim Martin in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Jim Martin Oct 27. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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
Oldest Flowering Tree in North Americal
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Forest Health Oct 2. 0 Replies 1 Like
Fossil of Oldest Flowering Tree in North America Discovered. And It Was Huge. -- https://www.livescience.com/63719-flowering-tree-fossil-cretaceous.htmlContinue
Slash and squirt control of Ailanthus
Started by Mark Horberg in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Peter Smallidge Sep 23. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have 20-30 ailanthus trees on my property in the 4-6 inch diameter range. What specific herbicide and concentration should I use for slash and squirt? Can you recommend a place where it can be purchased in small quantities? Thanks. Continue
inaturalist
Started by Alicia Rose in Agroforestry. Last reply by Linda Rohleder Sep 22. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Check out www.inaturalist.org Contribute to ScienceEvery observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. We share your findings with scientific…Continue
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