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July 2016

16,000 Estimated Tree Species in the Amazon… Peter and I just returned from the Eastern Forest Managers meeting at West Virginia University, where we gleaned lots of neat new ideas from fellow university foresters. WV's forests are not unlike … Discussion 16,000 Estimated Tree Species in the Amazon… 1 Like

May 2016

AVID

AVID - Assessing Vegetation Impacts from Deer.

Kristi Sullivan, Peter Smallidge and Paul Curtis. Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Department of Natural…

Blog AVID 1 Like

February 2016

Agroforestry Handbook Now Online Agroforestry Handbook Linkhttp://www.southernsare.org/Educational-Resources/SARE-Project-Products/Books-Manuals-and-Training-Guides/Sustainable-Agroforestry-Practices-in-the-Southeastern-United-State… Discussion Agroforestry Handbook Now Online 1 Like Conifer Identification and Ecology

Tree identification is a perennial favorite webinar topic, and the recent webinar on conifers was no exception. Over 100 participants on January 20 learned about the ecology and identification of…

Blog Conifer Identification and Ecology 1 Like The German Tree Whisperer Tree Twitter? Worth a read... <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/30/world/europe/german-forest-ranger-finds-that-trees-have-social-networks-too.html?emc=edit_th_20160130&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/30/world/europe/german-forest-ranger-finds-that-trees-have-social-networks-too.html?emc=edit_th_20160130&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid</a>… Discussion The German Tree Whisperer 1 Like 8th Annual Peter Levatich Memorial Seminar f…

event 8th Annual Peter Levatich Memorial Seminar f… 1 Like Plastic vs. Aluminum posted signs I would like to know if anyone has any information on the longevity of plastic vs. aluminum posted signs. The attached Al sign, between 10-15 years old, has faded so much that it's not usable. I don… Discussion Plastic vs. Aluminum posted signs 1 Like

January 2016

cut stump on beech didn't work I received an email with this question and my response. Please add thoughts you might have on a solution... Question: I am currently under a forestry practice contract through EQUIP. [a forester] r… Discussion cut stump on beech didn't work 2 Likes

November 2015

Hardwood tree identification

Tree identification is a great activity, appropriate for most ages, and possible throughout the year. Although NY and the Northeast count scores of trees, a relatively few are common. The…

Blog Hardwood tree identification 1 Like

May 2015

beech allelopathy I am wondering if anyone has any information regarding allelopathy in beech leaves, as I have areas of my woodlot that receive adequate sunlight, yet have NO tree seedlings/regeneration to speak… Discussion beech allelopathy 1 Like

April 2015

Seedling Protection I received the message below from a friend looking for advice on protecting young hardwoods seedlings. A timely topic for spring! Brett, I'm looking for advice on tree protectors. I'm looking at… Discussion Seedling Protection 1 Like

March 2015

Learn at Lunch Live Webinar: Bird Friendly T…

event Learn at Lunch Live Webinar: Bird Friendly T… 1 Like Farming the Woods, a new agroforestry book

video Farming the Woods, a new agroforestry book 4 Likes 2015 National Report on Sustainable Forests…

event 2015 National Report on Sustainable Forests… 1 Like

January 2015

Beech Management (webinar)

event Beech Management (webinar) 3 Likes GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of th… copied over from the: <a href="http://www.silvopasture.ning.com">www.silvopasture.ning.com</a> forum... Since I first became obsessed with trees and forests and set out on a path to become a forester ~ 30 years ago, I have dreamed of someday see… Discussion GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of th… 3 Likes

October 2014

Woods Walk at Angus Glen Farms in Watkins Gl…

event Woods Walk at Angus Glen Farms in Watkins Gl… 1 Like

January 2014

A perspective on black locust

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 Likes

November 2013

Logging Impacts on Deer I saw a question about the impacts of logging on deer, specifically concern by hunters who lease from an active forest management owner. Here is a response offered by Dr. Paul Curtis...Does anyone h… Discussion Logging Impacts on Deer 1 Like

May 2013

Woodland owners of Britain

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 Like

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My comments to the proposed changes to the 480a Forest Tax Law.

Started by Stephen Kutney in Woodlot Management yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

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 on Monday. 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

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