UVM Proctor Maple Research Center – Update 2020
Dr. Tim Perkins presents an overview of recent research activities at the UVM Proctor Center at the 2020 Vermont Maple Conferences.
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Vermont Maple Conference Week Videos
A collection of videos from the 2020 VT maple conference.
Maximizing Maple Sap Yields
How to collect the most sap possible using efficient techniques.
Some quick tips to achieve higher sap yield
Increasing the yield of sap from maple trees is the goal of most maple producers. While getting there isn’t a matter of one simple thing, by
following best management practices and paying attention to detail it is possible to increase sap yields, often quite dramatically. Includes links to videos.
Check valve spouts with 3/16-inch tubing
Details a study of 3/16″ tubing conducted in West Virginia.
When Tubing is Tapped Out: Recycling Maple Plastics
As the maple industry has grown, so too has the use of plastic sap tubing. Solutions are needed to help producers dispose of tubing when it is past its useful life, in ways that ensure it is not merely ending up in landfills.
Modern Maple 5/16” Vacuum Tubing Systems
The components of a maple sap collection system focusing on 5/16″ vacuum systems.
Tapping Below the Lateral Line for High Maple Sap Yield
Maple producers sometimes have a difficult time locating areas on the tree that will produce unstained wood and good sap yields. This video suggests approaches maple producers using vacuum can take to counter this problem.
Spout and Dropline Sanitation for High Maple Sap Yields
Techniques to manage spout and dropline sanitation in 5/16″ vacuum tubing systems for high yield maple production.
Taking Care of the Woods
Tips on how to achieve higher sap yields.