Peter Smallidge's Blog – January 2012 Archive (5)
Best Practices for Timber Production (webinar details and more)
Many woodlot owners and maple producers are interested in better sawtimber production from their land. Ten core best practices will help maple producers or woodland owners improve the volume and value of timber on their property. Participants will learn about principles and strategies related to topics such as: why fast growth is important, the role of foresters and loggers, avoiding high-grading, protecting against…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on January 18, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments
Links to woodlot / sugarbush management webinars during NY Maple Conference
At the biggest maple producer conference in North America, the NYS Maple Producers Association Winter meeting at the Veron Verona Sherill School, the woodlot/sugarbush management seminars were recorded as webinars to make them available to a broader audience. This was a bit of an experiment, and we learned a few tricks, but also have something to share.
Following are the titles, links to the recording, and bit of a terse…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on January 13, 2012 at 5:30pm — No Comments
The value of forests
The National Association of State Foresters, a group that supports the efforts of the state agency foresters throughout the country, conducted a survey of voters in 2011, the International Year of the Forest. As reported in this article, there are some interesting economic impacts of forests:
"In a struggling economy, we can…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on January 3, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments
Private forest taxation policy position - Society of American Foresters
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has reissued its position statement on the taxation of private lands. In NY, land taxes hover at the top of the list of concerns held by private forest owners. The full SAF position is here, and the summary position is pasted below.
From the SAF eforester website
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) believes federal…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on January 2, 2012 at 12:18pm — No Comments
Private Forests - A World View
Although this blog is generally geared towards the sustainable management of private forests/woodlands in the Northeast, this recent article on how private forests are managed in other countries caught my attention. I think it offers some interesting perspectives on the utilization of these forests, all of which support societal needs and typically at some cost to the owner. For example:
- Shade…
Added by Peter Smallidge on January 2, 2012 at 11:34am — No Comments
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How to get rid of buckthorn
Started by Randy Williams in Woodlot Management. Last reply by John McNerney Mar 18. 5 Replies 1 Like
I have some property where the best timber was harvested several years before I purchased it. There are now many areas where the buckthorn is so thick that nothing will grow under it. I am looking for suggestions on how to get these areas back…Continue
grafting beech
Started by Allen Nichols in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Eleni Jousma Mar 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am a director for the NY chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation. We expect to have a blight resistant tree to introduce to the public in 5 to 10 years.In the interm, before we have blight resistant nuts from these trees, I would like to graft…Continue
Rust Colored Hemlock Bark
Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Lew Ward Feb 8. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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
Looking for white mulberry trees for research
Started by Connor Youngerman in Agroforestry. Last reply by Lew Ward Feb 8. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings forestry ning communities! My name is Connor Youngerman, and I’m an extension support specialist at the Cornell Small Farms Program; my focus is agroforestry and mushroom production. We are currently working on a research grant to…Continue
My comments to the proposed changes to the 480a Forest Tax Law.
Started by Stephen Kutney in Woodlot Management Jan 29. 0 Replies 1 Like
I sent the comments below to bslmregs@dec.ny.gov. I’m writing to comment on the proposed changes to the 480a tax law. My property is in the 480a Forestry Tax program. I have been doing timber stand improvement projects on my property since 1968,…Continue
Ginko
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Jan 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Some fun facts about a tree that has always fascinated me:…Continue
Small-Scale Logging
Started by Peter Smallidge in Project Profiles. Last reply by John McNerney Apr 15, 2024. 4 Replies 1 Like
Small-Scale Logging: Sugarbush and Woodlot Management Issue: Many woodlot owners and maple syrup producers want to be more active in gathering logs or firewood from their property. Often there are too few acres or too few trees to attract a…Continue
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Replanting after timber harvest with climate change in mind
Started by Ben T. in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Patrik Schumann Mar 26, 2024. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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
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