That is a phenomenal growth! Good thing the sapplings are now surpassing the surrounding weeds. I have also noted the deers are feeding from the tree I have delimbed. Thanks for sharing the progress Mr. Vincent!
Yes, it is amazing growth. I hope to put together and post Chapter 8 before the weekend is out that takes a look at growth at the end of last summer. That should really impress you. It certainly impressed me. As you point out, despite herbicide treatment weeds will return and it's a race against them that I am confident our trees will win. Good to hear from you, and your deer thank you. Vince
Hey Mark. That's too bad your ground never froze. We have had a very warm winter but that means only a few days below 0-degrees Fahrenheit and none 20 below. However, most temps have ranged from the single digits into the 20s, plenty cold to freeze the ground and keep it frozen. Take care, Vince
Really cool stuff. Any reason for soft woods only? If you have video explaining that I would love to watch it. Like to hear the thought process for making that kind of decision. Thank you.
Victor, do you mean why replanting only with conifers? The clearcut sites that we chose to replant with spruce are naturally best suited for spruce. Other areas within our forest are naturally well suited for northern hardwoods and other sites naturally well suited for a mix of the two. We try to work with and not against nature as exemplified by our enthusiastic acceptance of the natural regeneration of aspen in the northeastern clearcut. For management of our mixed stands, I suggest you view my video, "Salvaging Spruce Blowdown on a Beautiful Autumn Day" where I touch upon managing that type of mixed forest. Too bad there is only limited space here, because your question is one that is very fascinating and invites challenging exploration and discussion. I hope that my brief comment has helped at least to some degree answer your question, and I just might put together a video on the topic as you suggest. Thanks! Vince
Victor, do you own your own forestland or hope to some day? If so, and if you are as motivated to learn as you seem to be, I suggest that you download what I believe must be the most comprehensive self-study course available on private woodlot management in Maine and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Produced by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, it is by its very length designed for the motivated and devoted student. It is organized in multiple modules that are really volumes of amazing information. Spending 20 or 30 minutes three or four days each week and you might get through the entire course in a couple years! The link is, woodlot.novascotia.ca/ Please keep me posted on your progress. Vince
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Good to hear from you. It has been awhile. Hope all continues well with you. Vince
That is a phenomenal growth! Good thing the sapplings are now surpassing the surrounding weeds. I have also noted the deers are feeding from the tree I have delimbed. Thanks for sharing the progress Mr. Vincent!
Yes, it is amazing growth. I hope to put together and post Chapter 8 before the weekend is out that takes a look at growth at the end of last summer. That should really impress you. It certainly impressed me. As you point out, despite herbicide treatment weeds will return and it's a race against them that I am confident our trees will win. Good to hear from you, and your deer thank you. Vince
Great looking regeneration and wildlife management there eh! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your comment. Take care, Vince
Thanks Vincent, you have did a great job. Ground here has never frozen this winter so I have stayed out of my wood lot. Take care.
Hey Mark. That's too bad your ground never froze. We have had a very warm winter but that means only a few days below 0-degrees Fahrenheit and none 20 below. However, most temps have ranged from the single digits into the 20s, plenty cold to freeze the ground and keep it frozen. Take care, Vince
Really cool stuff. Any reason for soft woods only? If you have video explaining that I would love to watch it. Like to hear the thought process for making that kind of decision. Thank you.
Victor, do you mean why replanting only with conifers? The clearcut sites that we chose to replant with spruce are naturally best suited for spruce. Other areas within our forest are naturally well suited for northern hardwoods and other sites naturally well suited for a mix of the two. We try to work with and not against nature as exemplified by our enthusiastic acceptance of the natural regeneration of aspen in the northeastern clearcut. For management of our mixed stands, I suggest you view my video, "Salvaging Spruce Blowdown on a Beautiful Autumn Day" where I touch upon managing that type of mixed forest. Too bad there is only limited space here, because your question is one that is very fascinating and invites challenging exploration and discussion. I hope that my brief comment has helped at least to some degree answer your question, and I just might put together a video on the topic as you suggest. Thanks! Vince
I will 100% watch the video you suggested. I’m trying to learn little bits and pieces. Thank you very much for sharing!
Victor, do you own your own forestland or hope to some day? If so, and if you are as motivated to learn as you seem to be, I suggest that you download what I believe must be the most comprehensive self-study course available on private woodlot management in Maine and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Produced by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, it is by its very length designed for the motivated and devoted student. It is organized in multiple modules that are really volumes of amazing information. Spending 20 or 30 minutes three or four days each week and you might get through the entire course in a couple years! The link is, woodlot.novascotia.ca/ Please keep me posted on your progress. Vince