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October 2014
January 2014
The NYS DEC is soliciting comments on their proposed regulations of invasive species through today (12/23/2013). I'll share my perspective on black locust that I sent in response to the request…
Blog A perspective on black locust 4 LikesNovember 2013
May 2013
I thought a discussion of woodland owners in G.B. was interesting (here). The article give…
Blog Woodland owners of Britain 1 Like Are Gall's a reason to cull Hickory trees? I'll take a photo, but in the meantime.... I have a lot of bitternut hickory and some shagbark as well. I haven't yet noticed any on the shagbark, but about half of the bitternut have gall's. They… Discussion Are Gall's a reason to cull Hickory trees? 1 LikeMarch 2013
February 2013
Hardwood tree identification is an important first step towards understanding and valuing our woodlots. Once we can identify each species, we can begin to assign…
Blog Hardwood Tree Identification - Webinar and Resources 1 LikeOctober 2012
Today's ForestConnect webinar was on the topic of "Management for the Next Forest." More simply stated, what barriers limit successful forest regeneration, and what management options will…
Blog Management for the Next Forest - Forest Regeneration 1 Like Overgrown shiitake pictures - sources? Does anyone have a good source for images of overgrown shiitakes? I went into my laying yard this weekend and found these 5-6" sized mushrooms growing on my shiitake logs. I haven't visited in a wh… Discussion Overgrown shiitake pictures - sources? 1 Like Chain oil fungus inoculants Hello, Is anyone out there using NE forest-specific species chain oil inoculants when thinning, logging, fuelwood cutting, after Paul Stamets' mixes for the NW? Discussion Chain oil fungus inoculants 1 LikeJanuary 2012
December 2011
October 2011
Here is an interesting story from central CT and the practice of sustainable forestry on private lands (link…
Blog Sustainable Forestry and Walktober 1 Like 150 Year Comparison of Tree Growth Rates - USFS ResearchThere 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…
Blog 150 Year Comparison of Tree Growth Rates - USFS Research 2 LikesForum
Ginko
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Some fun facts about a tree that has always fascinated me:…Continue
Looking for white mulberry trees for research
Started by Connor Youngerman in Agroforestry Aug 14, 2024. 0 Replies 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
How to get rid of buckthorn
Started by Randy Williams in Woodlot Management. Last reply by John McNerney Aug 2, 2024. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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
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
Rust Colored Hemlock Bark
Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management Dec 31, 2023. 0 Replies 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
Rust Colored Hemlock Bark
Started by Carl Albers in Woodlot Management Dec 31, 2023. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The hemlocks in my woodlots have been infested with hemlock wooley adelgid (HWA) for at least three years now. Lately I've noticed some of them having a rust colored bark and I wonder if this is normal and that I just didn't notice it previously? …Continue
How to control mature white pine and hemlock to allow enrichment planting of hardwoods
Started by Peter Smallidge in Woodlot Management Nov 28, 2023. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I had a question about control of mature white pine and hemlock to improve sunlight for enrichment planting of hardwoods. Following is my response, but I would like to know if anyone else has any experiences to share with control of these to…Continue
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