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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 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…"
Peter Smallidge replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees"Hi Joanne:
I spoke with three colleagues in the Department of Natural Resources (Fahey, Yavitt, Goebel). All were of the same opinion that there was no need to treat the seeds in any special manner before planting because in the moist soils…"
Peter Smallidge replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees"Hi Joanne:
Great question, but I don't know the answer. There are a couple people I can ask, more soon.
Peter"
Dean Faklis commented on Peter Smallidge's blog post Google Earth and Web Soil Survey"The video on how to use WSS to learn about forest productivity is very informative. It reduces the learning curve to two minutes. Enter your address and you'll have full details on your soils after a few clicks. …"
Peter Smallidge posted a status"Someone needs to try this in NY, and with a few different species.…"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postGoogle Earth and Web Soil Survey
Google Earth and Web Soil SurveyGoogle Earth Pro is free software that allows the user to visualize specific locations any place on earth. Google Earth Pro (GEP) is available free to download from this web URL https://www.google.com/earth/download/gep/agree.htmlWoodland owners can obtain useful data from GEP. GEP allows the user to draw property boundaries, locate positions of trails, log landings, buildings, and more. Stand…See More
Peter Smallidge commented on Peter Smallidge's blog post Ecology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests"Hi Tim:
Time will tell. Maybe they won't refoliate in the spring, or perhaps at least be a bit weaker and more sensitive next year. Keep us posted on how what happens.
thanks,
Peter"
Tim Levatich commented on Peter Smallidge's blog post Ecology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests"Thanks for this post, Pete.
I've been spot-spraying New York fern and Hay-scented fern during late summer this year. So far the ferns look nice and green, weeks after treatment. I'm concerned that drought stress lowered…"
Peter Smallidge posted a blog postEcology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests
I just came across a new Forest Science Fact Sheet publication by Dave Jackson of PSU on the ecology and management of ferns. If you're dealing with ferns, this is a great resource. I've pasted the first paragraph below, and linked to the full publication. The publication is developed in the context of Pennsylvania's…See More
Peter Smallidge posted a status"An ongoing challenge...who has seen hackberry in CNY, and where, other than the SUNY ESF quad?"
Peter Smallidge replied to Malcolm MacKenzie's discussion Mobile Dimensions sawmill?"Hi Malcolm:
I watched their video here http://www.mobilemfg.com/portable-saw-videos.html
Looks like an interesting saw, but I don't have an memory of seeing one operate or hearing about. Dean's suggestion to visit the…"
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Sugarbush Management
Posted on January 5, 2017 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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.…
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Posted on October 20, 2016 at 2:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Google Earth and Web Soil Survey
Google Earth Pro is free software that allows the user to visualize specific locations any place on
earth. Google Earth Pro (GEP) is available free to download from this web URL https://www.google.com/earth/download/gep/agree.html
Woodland owners can obtain useful data from GEP. GEP allows the user to draw property boundaries, locate positions…
Continue Ecology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests
Posted on September 29, 2016 at 12:38pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I just came across a new Forest Science Fact Sheet publication by Dave Jackson of PSU on the ecology and management of ferns. If you're dealing with ferns, this is a great resource. I've pasted the first paragraph below, and 
linked to the full publication. The publication is developed in the context of…
Roadside Forest Management: Tree-by-Tree
Posted on September 13, 2016 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Roadside trees present special considerations for management given their crown may have an imbalance of sunlight and thus crown architecture, and because if the tree fails the consequences may impact transportation or public utility…
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GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of the Eastern Forests return?
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy May 18. 6 Replies 3 Likes
copied over from the: www.silvopasture.ning.com forum...Since I first became obsessed with trees and forests and set out on a path to become a forester ~ 30 years ago, I have dreamed of someday seeing…Continue
Dealing with Climate Change Proactively on YOUR land - Links
Started by Alicia Rose in Forest Health May 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Climate Response Frameworkhttp://www.forestadaptation.org/-------------------Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science…Continue
Reading "The Hidden Life of Trees"
Started by David J Vinish II in Forest Health Apr 19. 0 Replies 1 Like
Reading... The Hidden Life of Trees http://amzn.to/2pDtmGtContinue
Logger Training….It’s Not Just for Loggers
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Tim Goodman Apr 17. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Logger Training….It’s Not Just for Loggers…Continue
Announcing PA Timber 2017: Forest Products Equipment and Technology Exposition
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Woodlot Management Apr 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Announcing PA Timber 2017: Forest Products Equipment and Technology Exposition…Continue
Goldenseal in Your Back Woods?
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Woodlot Management Apr 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Goldenseal in Your Back Woods?…Continue
Announcing New Backpack Sprayer Calibration Forest Science Fact Sheet
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Woodlot Management Apr 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Announcing New Backpack Sprayer Calibration Forest Science Fact Sheet…Continue
native Plants of New York
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Forest Health Apr 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
A native plant is one that naturally occurs in a region without having been introduced from elsewhere by people. Over thousands of years, native plants have adapted to the climate, soils, and environmental conditions of our area. They have developed…Continue
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