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Terminal Bud Scar: A Tree's Health Chart

Scarred for Life

Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist

It makes sense that dying trees have terminal bud scars. Sounds like an awful condition – my condolences. But the healthiest trees have them, too (terminal scars, not condolences). It’s a good thing, since terminal bud (aka bud-scale) scars provide an excellent way to leaf through a tree’s health records going back 5 to 10 years.

After a woody plant has its full complement of leaves, and they have hardened off, that…

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Added by Paul J Hetzler on September 24, 2019 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Treeconomics 101: Early Fall Color Explained

Treeconomics 101: Color-Coded Prosperity

Deciduous trees, lakeside ice-cream stands, and marinas all close down each autumn for the same reason: as daylight dwindles and cold creeps in, their outfits become less and less profitable. At a certain point it makes sense to batten the hatches until the following spring.

Some enterprising holdouts stay open longer; perhaps they have a cost advantage others do not, or have less competition. A few are the opposite, closing shop…

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Added by Paul J Hetzler on September 23, 2019 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Invasives decreasing carbon stored in US forests

"In addition to cleaning the air and water, forests hold a tremendous amount of sequestered carbon. When trees die and then decay on the forest floor, that carbon is released into the atmosphere, a phenomenon that is one of the drivers of climate change. A first-of-its-kind study by a team that included the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and Purdue University scientists finds that non-native invasive insects and diseases are reducing the amount of…

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Added by Lew Ward on September 20, 2019 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Scientists are finding that forests aren’t as good at fighting climate change as we thought.

Hardly as drastic as the headline would make you think. More like fine tuning and the results really only applicable for Northern hardwoods such as the beech, sugar maples and yellow birch.---LEW…

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Added by Lew Ward on September 19, 2019 at 8:15am — No Comments

NYFOA WFL Firewood 4 Charity Initiative

On Weds, Sep 11 a little over two face cords were cut between 9AM and about 11:30. David D, Jim M., Greg L. and Dave K. worked the shift. A neighbor from down the street stopped in and worked for about an hour.

During the break we discussed the need for more volunteers. Get in touch if you would like to volunteer or get more information.…

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Added by Dave Keebler on September 14, 2019 at 8:08pm — No Comments

New Beech Threat Nothing to Sneeze At

Beech Health Update

Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist

In the early 19^th century, a Prussian diplomat asserted that “when France sneezes, the whole of Europe catches a cold.” Things changed, obviously. For a long while it has been an American financial sneeze able to make the world ill. Though China’s economy is projected to soon zip past ours, other countries still put hankies to their faces when the USA coughs.

Canada has been covering up for some time…

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Added by Paul J Hetzler on September 14, 2019 at 10:10am — No Comments

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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

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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

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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