February 2012 Blog Posts (3)

Emerald Ash Borer - Considerations for Planning- Research and the Real World

There is a new Emerald Ash Borer article out that evaluates different urban forest treatment options and weighs the pro and cons of each. And a recent tale from Fort Wayne, Indiana- which is trying to implement their plan.

This is a complex situation, all the more reason to stop, ask deliberate questions and make thoughtful decisions.

Economic Analysis of EAB Management Options:…

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Added by Rebecca Hargrave on February 28, 2012 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Managing Forest Vegetation Using Herbicides - webinar

Forestry labeled herbicides can be an effective means of controlling undesirable forest vegetation and may present fewer risks to the forest manager when compared to the use of chainsaws or brush saws.  They are used for achieving many objectives including: establishing desirable regeneration, increasing tree growth and timber production, creating and enhancing wildlife habitat, and controlling non-native/invasive plants.  This webinar highlighted forestry herbicide application methods,…

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Added by Peter Smallidge on February 16, 2012 at 10:21am — No Comments

NY labeled herbicides to control swallow wort

Today's webinar on forest herbicide control of vegetation raised some questions about herbicides to control swallow wort.  I will provide a summary here, but note that herbicides are regulated and should not be used indiscriminately.  Read and follow the label.  Also, note that each state has differently label details, or may have, so review your state's regulations.  Feel free to post links to other states as comments to this blog.

It is important to note that the exemption labels…

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Added by Peter Smallidge on February 15, 2012 at 2:57pm — 1 Comment

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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