Isselhardt Silvicultural Considerations for Sugarbush
How to best manage your woodlands for maple production.
Showing 191 – 200 of all 712 resources in the database
How to best manage your woodlands for maple production.
An examination of how long-term storage in retail containers impacts maple syrup color.
Analysis of market for those interested in collecting and selling sap.
Economic analysis of the maple industry.
Tapping best practices.
We are seeing new challenges for our maples and their offspring. Invasive species, climate change, poor forest management, and other factors are all serious threats to the productivity of harvesting maple sugar in the decades to come. However, there are things we can do to protect the tradition of maple sugaring in our regions. Silviculture is our primary tool.
The combination of potential crop losses from foam-related incidents, reductions in crop value due to off-flavors, and ultimately the many adverse effects of such a large proportion of organic syrup with off-flavors potentially being sold to consumers, underscore the need to identify or develop a certified organic defoamer for maple production that is both more effective at controlling foam than the culinary oils that are currently used, and which results in no off-flavors when used in the quantities necessary to adequately control foam. Thus, the overall objective of this project was to identify a certified organic defoamer that met these criteria.
The often overlooked value of red maple trees for syrup production
Tips on how to achieve higher sap yields.
This educational resource is designed for maple syrup producers, maple sap producers and forest land owners to consider, discuss and formalize lease agreements. This resource is not intended to replace the guidance of a legal professional. The situation for each person and party is different and professional legal assistance is recommended to ensure your business agreements are accurate, appropriate and complete.