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"Peter, will you be offering this training again? Perhaps to small forest owners?
Thank you,
Diane"
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- How many acres of woodland do you own or annually manage?
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- Please describe, with two or three sentences, why you are interested in woodlot ecology and management. Your answer helps us ensure that only those people truly interested in woodlots are added as members.
- We steward forest, meadow, and wetland on our farm in the Catskills. I am a Master Forest Owner Volunteer in training, a member of the board of the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve, a member of the board of CCE Delaware County, a member of the Catskill Forest Association. I am most interested in forest health, biodiversity and climate change and would like to connect with other landowners about forest health and wildlife in the Catskills and beyond.
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Story in Northern Woodlands Magazine on Deer Impacts
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Aug 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This Spring we had an opportunity to speak with writer John Litvaitis about the big picture of deer impacts on the hardwood forests of the Northeast. I posted the original story from the summer edition of Northern Woodlands to the…Continue
Ash blonding effect on lumber quality
Started by Jeff Joseph in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Jeff Joseph May 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Question: In Peter Smallidge's most recent "Ask a Professional" column for NYFOA's Forest Owner magazine he stated that some log buyers will reject ash that shows outward signs of "blonding" on the bark. Is this because the wood will change…Continue
The American Chestnut: A New Frontier in Gene Editing
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management May 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/policy/042823/the-american-chestnutInteresting discussion the difference between efforts with the American Chestnut and other…Continue
Growing Black Locust for Pleasure and Profit
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Apr 20. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In early March I was invited to present on the opportunities for growing black locust as a timber cash crop at the Rural Landowner Conference in Allegany County. Ryan Trapani from the Catskill Forest Owners Association asked afterwards if I would…Continue
Recording links for Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and Wild Turkey webinars
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Apr 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes
On March 29th and April 5th the Southern Finger Lakes Chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association and Audubon NY hosted virtual presentations by experts from the Ruffed Grouse Society, American Woodcock Society and National Wild Turkey Federation. …Continue
What Constitutes a Healthy Forest?
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Diane Frances Mar 23. 3 Replies 3 Likes
In March, 2021, Peter and I had the opportunity to organize a day-long training for the annual Water Quality Symposium (annual conference of SWCD and NRCS professionals from around NY) titled: "Restoring Ecological and Productive Function to…Continue
Pruning of conifers
Started by Jim Martin in Woodlot Management Jan 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Posted by Jim Martin on January 27, 2023 at 1:53pm in Woodlot…Continue
Building slash wall with skid-steer
Started by James Gray in Woodlot Management. Last reply by James Gray Jan 19. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hello everyone, looking for feedback on plan to build a slash wall with a skid steer and fork attachment.The timber harvest is at a nature center, clearcutting a red pine plantation (1 ac) and aspen stand (1 ac) and group selection on a oak stand…Continue
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