Columbus Day brought nice weather and 30 people to a woods walk at the Miner Institute in Franklin County, NY. The tour was hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County and the NY Forest Owners Association. (see story by Richard Gast). Some of the features included: discussion of the Flat Rock Sandstone…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on October 31, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments
There is no shortage of interest and discussion in the personal use of woody biofuels, AKA firewood. Without offering too much comment, I wanted to share some interesting links for those who spend time on this subject or are otherwise interested.
First, we (Connelly, Smallidge, and Allred) just finished a study on NYS Woodland Owners and their interest in woody biofuel. A copy is attached to this blog or you can find a copy at this…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on October 27, 2011 at 11:55pm — 1 Comment
Hi All:
There has been a wonderful and significant subscription to this site in response to recent news releases. It seems reasonable to share some perspective on how you can make use of the site. I want to share a few specific ideas on how I think this site can be optimally useful, and what the ForestConnect team is planning to provide. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the blog (your current location), the forum, pictures, and events…
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There has been speculation that changing environmental patterns would result in a growth decline of trees in the Northeast. An interesting study by Bill Leak of the USFS NRS looked at a comparison of growth rates for sugar maple and American beech from samples collected in the late 1800's with 150 or more years of growth data. The conclusion of this study was that there was no evidence for a growth decline. The historic records showed 10-year diameter growth increments of 1.0 to 1.7…
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For those who missed the webinar on October 19, 2011, here is some background and the links to the recordings for "Introduction to Silvicultural Principles and Practices."
Description:
October 19, 2011. An introduction to silvicultural practices for private woodlands. …
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on October 19, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments
Nice video segmentof stand thinning, pruning, and more from the University of Minnesota Extension Forestry Program. Includes information on both conifer and hardwood species.
Added by Peter Smallidge on October 18, 2011 at 12:51pm — No Comments
Forest researchers from Michigan (working in Wisconsin) published on the results of a 12 year study evaluating the effects of elevated carbon dioxide and ozone on tree growth (story here). Previous thinking assumed that althought he elevated CO2 would increase tree growth, that soil nitrogen would become limiting and the growth enhancement would be truncated. The MI study found elevated growth even…
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The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced its tree planing "trees for tribs" program. The tree planting program is a partnership of the DEC and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More information on the program is available here.
Note, you prospective tree planters, CCE has a…
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The state of Maryland, via the governor and state department of natural resources has released its final report on a market based approach to recovering ecosystem services. MD's connection to the Chesapeake is perhaps obvious and the report seeks to document equitable offsets when forest land is developed, and proposes programs that will encourage private sector involvement.
Here is a link to the…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on October 15, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
The Society of American Foresters shared a news storyabout the interface of North American forest products and European markets as relates to wood pellets. There has been significant growth recently that is attributed to the European goal of reducing emissions by 2020. The story reports on the relative environmental…
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Here is an interesting story from central CT and the practice of sustainable forestry on private lands (link to story). It is nice to see some stories from the eastern US where private owners are unabashedly deciding to manage their forest in a fashion that is productive, aesthetic, conservation-minded, and sustainable. But, I would argue, all the forestry we practice on private (or public) lands…
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The ForestConnect webinar on September 21, 2011 by Mark Whitmore was on the status and management update for emerald ash borer. The archived webinars are now available.
The noon webinar link is http://breeze.cce.cornell.edu/p48568789/
The 7PM webinar link is …
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There is something special about eastern white pine (Pinus strobus). It is some combination of its rich history in making America, the beauty of the tree growing among other white pine or mixed with hardwoods, the softness of the foliage, and its ability to colonize disturbed sites and grow, in some cases, to awesome…
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Started by Joanne Vaughn in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Dec 27, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My son left his deer stands up for 3 years and the screw in metal foot pegs have been partially encased in the bark. Has anyone advice about how to extricate them with minimal injury to the trees?Continue
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Dec 16, 2020. 0 Replies 1 Like
New year, new approach. USDA ending quarantine efforts on EAB:https://www.morningagclips.com/aphis-changes-approach-to-fight-emerald-ash-borer-eab/ Continue
Started by Jim Martin in Woodlot Management. Last reply by John McNerney Dec 14, 2020. 8 Replies 1 Like
Smart phones have GPS. Has anyone figured out how to use them for mapping wooded land. I am especially interested in a way to map my logging trails. Jim MartinContinue
Started by WJ Rodenhouse in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Gerry Hawkes Dec 13, 2020. 3 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? Best time of year to treat?Best time of year to…Continue
Started by Joanne Vaughn in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Gerry Hawkes Dec 11, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I dunno maybe it's because time flies when it's multiflora rose and buckthorns that are getting whacked. It seems that these blades are needing retirement after 8 or so hours. Is this typical for this type of material. WIde range of material but…Continue
Started by Joanne Vaughn in Agroforestry Dec 3, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have stumbled across some descriptions of Paulownia trees (Empress, Princess). It is described as marketable, fast growing (sequesters carbon quickly), not fussy about soils, relatively pest free. Does anyone here have first hand experience with…Continue
Started by Stephen Kutney in Woodlot Management Aug 24, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Below is a message from the American Chestnut Foundation on the deregulation of the Darling 58 blight-resistant American chestnut.SteveThe 60-day public comment period is now open and will remain open until Monday, October 19, 2020. Here are two…Continue
Started by Roger Rodriguez in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Kelly Nywening Jul 15, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We are new to forestry ownership and need some advice. We would like to be good stewards of the property and also provide occasional profit of some kind, especially to offset the taxes we pay on the property. I was thinking tree farming (?) as a…Continue
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