"Carl, I've seen the rust colored bark on isolated Hemlock trees for decades, well before HWA showed up. I figured it was some environmental or soil born problem, no obvious signs. As I read this article, I recalled that the browning…"
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Rust Colored Hemlock Bark
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lew Ward Feb 8, 2025. 1 Reply 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 Dec 31, 2023 0 Replies 1 Like
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…Continue
Flat Rate Timber Sale
Started this discussion. Last reply by John McNerney Mar 3, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I'm in the process of getting ready for a timber sale. I would characterize it as a small sale one parcel is 20-acres the other 31-acres. The sale would be exclusively white ash as the Emerald ash…Continue
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"I have been observing different stands of black locust now for many years. The characteristics of individual trees, straightness, growth rate, smoothness of the bark, resistance to the locust borer, etc. are all no doubt affected by soil type,…"
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Fall Meeting of NY Nut Growers to be Held in Steuben County on September 15th
Posted on August 23, 2018 at 1:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The fall meeting of the NY Nut Growers Association will be held on Saturday, September 15th at the Albers Tree Farm, 6499 Wilbur Creek Road, Bath, NY and the Lisbin Tree Farm, 3361 Parker Road, Avoca, NY. This will be a walking tour and discussion of new plantings of chestnut, hazelnut, hickory and walnut trees. The meeting is open to the public. For more information and to register please visit nynga.org.
Breeders Seek NYS American Hazelnut Seeds/Plants
Posted on August 23, 2018 at 1:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
From the New York Growers Association website: nynga.org, Professor Thomas Molnar, a hazelnut breeder at Rutgers University, would like to obtain seeds of the American hazelnut, Corylus americana for use in their breeding program. The goal is to select superior individuals for Eastern Filbert Blight resistance, for cold hardiness, and for boosting genetic diversity available in hybrid hazelnuts. The nuts will be grown out by a team of researchers, and the best will be propagated and…
ContinueBreeders Seek NYS American Hazelnut Seeds/Plants
Posted on August 11, 2018 at 1:24pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tom Molnar the hazelnut breeder at Rutgers University and Shawn Mehlenbacher the hazelnut breeder at Oregon State University would like to obtain native American hazelnut, Corylus americana seeds/plants from across NYS. American hazelnut has good resistance to Eastern filbert blight and has good cold hardiness, unfortunately the nut quality isn't as good (size, shell thickness) as with the European hazelnut. The breeders would like to increase the American hazelnut genetic material they…
ContinueGrowing Black Locust in NYS
Posted on April 29, 2018 at 9:09am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Black locust is one of the most rot resistant woods native to North America. Straight black locust posts and poles are in demand by grape and hop growers, and organic farmers who wish to fence in livestock or fence out deer. The heartwood of locust trees is the most resistant to decay so larger diameter material will be the longest lasting.
NYS-DEC considers black locust to be invasive and there are restrictions on planting black locust in certain areas of NYS. Before considering…
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How to find a Forester
Started by Hannah in Forest Health. Last reply by Hannah on Monday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! We have purchased a large property in Tioga County, and as part of our contract, we have agreed to put together a forest management plan, which will require working with a local forester!I am hoping to get some advice as to how to find and…Continue
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Walnut caterpillar
Started by Anna Bartel in Agroforestry Sep 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I noticed some defoliation in some young volunteer black walnuts and discovered the walnut caterpillar. Mine are in the fourth instar right now, according to this…Continue
USDA Deregulates American Chestnut Engineered for Enhanced Blight Tolerance
Started by Stephen Kutney in Forest Health Sep 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
USDA Deregulates American Chestnut Engineered for Enhanced Blight ToleranceContact: …Continue
Prscribed burns
Started by Gail Sanford in Woodlot Management May 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Have prescribed burns for forest health been done in the Finger Lakes area or on Arnot Forest? Thank you.Continue
Sapling Puller
Started by Daniel Farrell in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Peter Smallidge Apr 20. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm seeking a broader perspective on devices for manual pulling of undesired shrubs and saplings. The intent is to mechanically remove, including roots to the degree possible, sapling sized invasives and non-invasives in woodland trails and…Continue
Sapling & Shrub Puller Field Guide
Started by Daniel Farrell in Woodlot Management Apr 19. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Click on linkSapling%20and%20Shrub%20Puller%20Guide%20Final%204.19.2026.pdfContinue
Small-Scale Logging
Started by Peter Smallidge in Project Profiles. Last reply by John McNerney Apr 1. 7 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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Practical Woodlot Improvement: Mulching, Drainage Work, and Long-Term Maintenance
Started by Jeremy Edmister in Woodlot Management Jan 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Many rural landowners I talk with want to improve woods access, reclaim overgrown edges, or start grazing in a section without making a mess of the land. I’ve found that choosing the right tool depends on your goal, and having a long-term plan is…Continue
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