"I have been cutting and stump-treating witch hazel for the past two years. I purchased a dauber from https://landscape-restoration.com/product/buckthorn-blaster/ - I used glyphosate with the marker dye that comes with the dauber. In my…"
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Striped maple control
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joan E Deely Mar 18, 2021. 4 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?…Continue
Small acreage logging project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lew Ward Apr 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A friend asked me what types of protections he should include in agreement with logger when having his 10 acre forest logged. I thought maybe some of you could provide insight. Logger stated…Continue
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"No, I never use herbicide. Brush sawing is very fast and it is easy to come through after several years and knock back the striped maple again so that the desired saplings lock in their dominance. "
"Thanks Gerry!
Did you apply any herbicide to prevent resprouting? If so what brand?
Thanks"
"Over the past 40 years I have released many acres of red oak, sugar maple, and white ash seedlings and saplings from overtopping striped maple by simply going through a zipping them off close to the ground with a good sharp, motorized brush…"
Striped maple control
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 treat? Did similar project couple years back with Beech and Hop hornbeam with glyphosate and that worked very well on those trees but didn't seem as effective on occasional striped maple on that parcel. Your thoughts and experience appreciated.See More
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Small acreage logging project
A friend asked me what types of protections he should include in agreement with logger when having his 10 acre forest logged. I thought maybe some of you could provide insight. Logger stated Workman's comp wasn't needed in a family business.Thanks!See More
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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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