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Wand for applying herbicide to cut stems

Started Apr 8, 2022 0 Replies

I found an ingenious tool for applying herbicide for cut and paint. It is made by a volunteer prairie group in MI but no longer shipped. I am including a link to their page describing its use and…Continue

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Freyda Lynn (Black) liked Lew Ward's discussion RESTORING OLD-GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Jan 18, 2023
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Wand for applying herbicide to cut stems

I found an ingenious tool for applying herbicide for cut and paint. It is made by a volunteer prairie group in MI but no longer shipped. I am including a link to their page describing its use and with photos.  It appears to be made of standard pvc plumbing pipe and fittings.  Is there anyone here handy enough to figure out its construction and draw up a diagram and parts list.  I would love to make one to use in my woods! …See More
Apr 8, 2022
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Chaz U. Farly's discussion Hemlock
"I can't answer as to the why of the state no longer selling them other than to guess perhaps wanting to avoid possible Hemlock woolly adelgid importation. However, I believe there are private sources such as Musser who would have them.."
Mar 31, 2021
Freyda Lynn (Black) liked Paul J Hetzler's blog post Conspiracy of Leaf Color-Change
Oct 23, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) liked Paul J Hetzler's blog post Learning to Speak Pine
Oct 23, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees
"Hey Ely, I did some research and according to go botany the speckled Alder is also nitrogen fix. Could you send me some seeds of that Outdoorsman's nightmare?"
Jul 11, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees
"Thanks Eli for the great information. Two new species for me to investigate. ☺"
Jul 11, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees
"While perhaps not nitrogen-fixing, I find Carpinus caroliniana,  variously called muscle wood, blue beech, and Ironwood around here, not to be confused with hophornbeam, Ostrya virginiana, a beautiful small tree naturally occurring and my wet…"
Jul 11, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Joanne Vaughn's discussion Nitrogen fixing bacteria for Alder trees
"Finding this discussion, I researched the native range of Alders and found the only one native to the East Coast, Alnus maritima, does not range north of Delaware. I am curious if the composition of the wood (chemically) would be similar…"
May 22, 2020
Freyda Lynn (Black) replied to Peter Smallidge's discussion Beech control with triclopyr versus glyphosate
"Thanks for referencing the two articles. Two questions after reading them. 1. Could you please give the details of the updated "drill and fill" option to "hack and squirt" that you discussed in the MFO training in the field? (or…"
Oct 22, 2019
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Jun 20, 2019

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I own land for the preservation and enjoyment of a natural landscape, the ecological preservation of the atmosphere and native non-commercial flora and fauna, and for the spiritual renewal it offers when spending time within it.

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Replanting after timber harvest with climate change in mind

Started by Ben T. in Woodlot Management Feb 14. 0 Replies

Hi Everyone,I’ve been wondering what tree species are going to thrive over the next 50+ years as the climate warms in New York and I’m curious if folks are enhancing plantings of particular tree species for future commercial harvest with warmer and…Continue

Rust Colored Hemlock Bark

Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management Dec 31, 2023. 0 Replies

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

Rust Colored Hemlock Bark

Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management Dec 31, 2023. 0 Replies

The hemlocks in my woodlots have been infested with hemlock wooley adelgid (HWA) for at least three years now.  Lately I've noticed some of them having a rust colored bark and I wonder if this is normal and that I just didn't notice it previously? …Continue

How to control mature white pine and hemlock to allow enrichment planting of hardwoods

Started by Peter Smallidge in Woodlot Management Nov 28, 2023. 0 Replies

I had a question about control of mature white pine and hemlock to improve sunlight for enrichment planting of hardwoods.  Following is my response, but I would like to know if anyone else has any experiences to share with control of these to…Continue

Story in Northern Woodlands Magazine on Deer Impacts

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Aug 8, 2023. 0 Replies

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, 2023. 2 Replies

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, 2023. 0 Replies

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, 2023. 0 Replies

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

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