September 2016 Blog Posts (7)
Ecology and Management of Ferns in Northeastern Forests
I just came across a new Forest Science Fact Sheet publication by Dave Jackson of PSU on the ecology and management of ferns. If you're dealing with ferns, this is a great resource. I've pasted the first paragraph below, and linked to the full publication. The publication is developed in the context of Pennsylvania's forests, but the message and content has application…
Added by Peter Smallidge on September 29, 2016 at 12:38pm — 3 Comments
Help Wanted - NYFOA
The NYFOA Membership Committee seeks a few energetic and enthusiastic member-volunteers to help grow NYFOA Rewards, our member discount program (see www.nyfoa.org), and the NYFOA Auction, which will raise significant funds for forestry-related youth programs in NY. If you have time and interest, please email Dean Faklis (dfaklis at frontiernet.net) for more information. It's all easy stuff and many hands make lite work. Thanks!
Added by Dean Faklis on September 28, 2016 at 7:30am — No Comments
NYFOA's Chainsaws for Charity - September 18, 2016
Added by Dean Faklis on September 18, 2016 at 9:00pm — No Comments
Roadside Forest Management: Tree-by-Tree
Roadside trees present special considerations for management given their crown may have an imbalance of sunlight and thus crown architecture, and because if the tree fails the consequences may impact transportation or public utility
rights-of way.…
Added by Peter Smallidge on September 13, 2016 at 11:00am — No Comments
Controlling Deer Impacts and Interfering Plants - field workshop blog site
Workshop
Interference with the Regeneration of Hardwood Forests
Come to Cornell’s Arnot Forest on September 30, 2016 for a day-long workshop that will (i) provide foresters and woodland owners information about the ecological role of American beech (and other interfering vegetation) and deer in limiting forest regeneration, and (ii) review herbicide, organic and fence management strategies to ensure effective regeneration.…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on September 6, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments
Chainsaws for Charity - NYFOA Western Finger Lakes - Liftoff!
Just a quick post about a new NYFOA initiative.....Chainsaws for Charity. NYFOA members generate firewood and the cash proceeds benefit various charities like Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County, Rotary Camp Onseyawa for Children, and the VFW, which helps our veterans. The goal is $10,000 in the first year! It's a stretch, but we'll see. Want to learn more? See below for contact info...we'd love your input.…
ContinueAdded by Dean Faklis on September 1, 2016 at 8:30pm — No Comments
"Funding for Floodplain Restoration"
Today's webinar recording, slides, materials, and certificates of attendance will be emailed to attendees within one week. There will be two emails - one with the recording / materials, and one with the certificate of attendance (if applicable).
call the office at 608-828-3000 and ask…
ContinueAdded by Carl DuPoldt on September 1, 2016 at 3:55pm — No Comments
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Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges, and other Fodder for Thought
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Agroforestry May 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges, and other Fodder for ThoughtWednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00am (CDT)Diane MayerfeldSustainable Agriculture Coordinator, UW-Extension, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) -…Continue
Small acreage logging project
Started by WJ Rodenhouse in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Lew Ward Apr 22. 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 Workman's comp wasn't needed in a family business.Thanks!Continue
Western Larch Question
Started by Alex Harmon in Wildlife Management. Last reply by Pamela Dallaire Mar 30. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Would a Western Larch (tree) NOT lose its needles during fall and winter if it was kept indoors? / what causes it to lose its needles(temperature change, change in length of days)? IF YOU KNOW THE ANSWER PLEASE REPLY!!!!!! NOT KNOWING IS KILLING ME!!Continue
How tree diversity affects invasive forest pests
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Mar 27. 1 Reply 1 Like
A long-standing tenet in forestry is that healthier and more diverse woods are typically more resilient to stress factors and pest. This holds true in most cases, but there are the notable exceptions like EAB.This article from the "Morning Ag…Continue
480a disqualification after EAB
Started by Bill Pontius in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Bill Pontius Mar 17. 4 Replies 1 Like
Here's a hypothetical question (hopefully). If an ash stand no longer has sufficient density to qualify for the 480a program following ash borer invasion, and if that stand is necessary for having more than 50 acres for the program, what happens?…Continue
‘Cell Phone Distractions’: Washington state SHARP Program issues hazard brief for logging industry
Started by Lew Ward in Woodlot Management Mar 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Renewable Jet Fuel from Woody Biomass
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Feb 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The carbon footprint of air travel is currently being scrutinized in the news. Here's a renewable energy angle that probably won't be covered in the mainstream media: …Continue
Re wilding landscapes in New York with large mammals
Started by Jonathan Bates in Wildlife Management Feb 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello folks. Love to chat with you about re-wilding landscapes in NY. Here is a neat video about a successful project in Britain: …Continue
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