Estimated potential revenues from adding birch syrup production to an existing maple operation
An Excel spreadsheet that can be used to determine the potential yields and profit from producing birch syrup.
Publisher: UVM Proctor Maple Research Center
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Results from the 2014 New England tapping survey
Results of an annual survey conducted of New England sugarmakers, capturing information on production practices and results, such as types of equipment used, sap sugar content, sanitation practices, and other data.
A model of the tapping zone
This article is intended to accompany the Tapping Zone Model available to download at the University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center (UVM-PMRC) website. It provides a general explanation of the model and how it can be used. The model can be used to estimate the chances of hitting conductive and nonconductive wood when tapping, and this can be used to assess the sustainability of current or planned tapping practices.
Sap Collection from Small-Diameter Trees
For several years, PMRC researchers conducted research on the collection of sap from small-diameter maple trees. This document outlines the basic concepts, techniques, and applications of this type of sap collection.
Effects of spout and drop sanitation strategy on sap yield and net profit
An Excel spreadsheet that can be used to determine the effects of replacing or cleaning spouts and droplines on sap yield and profit.
Birch syrup production to increase the economic sustainability of maple syrup production in the Northern Forest
A presentation on the potential value of adding birch syrup production to an existing maple operation.
Tapping guidelines for current sap collection practices
Research into whether existing tapping guidelines are appropriate to use with ‘high yield’ sap collection practices which remove a much greater amount of a tree’s sap than older systems.
Results from the 2013 New England tapping survey
Results of an annual survey conducted of New England sugarmakers, capturing information on production practices and results, such as types of equipment used, sap sugar content, sanitation practices, and other data.
Defining modern, sustainable tapping guidelines for maple syrup production
A presentation on appropriate tapping guidelines for modern, high-yield sap collection practices.
Results from the 2012 New England tapping survey
Results of an annual survey conducted of New England sugarmakers, capturing information on production practices and results, such as types of equipment used, sap sugar content, sanitation practices, and other data.