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May 2017

Deer Browsing & Timber Growing Contest

event Deer Browsing & Timber Growing Contest 1 Like

October 2016

The Role of Private Woodlands In Solving Glo… This article from the NY Times was recently featured in the Forest Business Network weekly newsletter. Different part of the country, same issues. Can a small, family forest help save the planet? E… Discussion The Role of Private Woodlands In Solving Glo… 2 Likes Forest Economics Spreadsheet for Timber Cont… Check out the new forest economics spreadsheet at <a href="http://www.timbercontest.com">www.timbercontest.com</a>. It has the right amount of detail for one to start investigating the impacts of certain items on investment returns. Please… Discussion Forest Economics Spreadsheet for Timber Cont… 1 Like

September 2016

Managing Interference to Forest Regeneration

event Managing Interference to Forest Regeneration 1 Like

July 2016

Arranging a Timber Sale and Timber Sale Contracts

Timber sales are relatively uncommon for most woodland owners, yet most properties are harvested at some point. Harvests are infrequent, potentially of high value, and…

Blog Arranging a Timber Sale and Timber Sale Contracts 1 Like 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

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How to find a Forester

Started by Hannah in Forest Health. Last reply by John McNerney Sep 20. 3 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.pdf Continue

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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