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| Some properties, like this one, need a lot of repair work. In this case, multiflora rose and tartarian honeysuckle are major problems facing this old apple orchard. We will be designing a repair strategy for this location as part of an overall forest stewardship plan for this landowner. |
AFC Recent and On-going Projects - page 2
Follow along "in the field" as Appalachian Forest Consultants provides forest management services to forest owners near
you. Each picture or series of pictures represents a forest management strategy. If you have any questions about any of
these strategies, feel free to contact us at foresters or (814) six59-one 2 8 zero. This project page is designed to provide a
brief but interesting look into the profession of forest management. Each of our client's forest owner objectives are different.
Also, there is great variety in the forest types of our clients. AFC's strategies must be sound, flexible and creative to be
successful.
you. Each picture or series of pictures represents a forest management strategy. If you have any questions about any of
these strategies, feel free to contact us at foresters or (814) six59-one 2 8 zero. This project page is designed to provide a
brief but interesting look into the profession of forest management. Each of our client's forest owner objectives are different.
Also, there is great variety in the forest types of our clients. AFC's strategies must be sound, flexible and creative to be
successful.
| Updated food plot picture from first "Projects" page. As of spring 2008, this acre was just an old opening that was reverting slowly back to forest. Now, it is a thriving deer and turkey grocery patch. After liming and fertilizing, we sowed an annual Wetzel Wildlife Mix with perennial clover and chickory. The plot now contains sorghum, brassicas, buckwheat, clover, chickory, and other tasty morsels. |
| These small wood samples, called cores, would fit inside a drinking straw. They have been extracted from a client's trees on a 400 acre property. Each sample provides evidence of how trees on the property are growing. This growth study revealed great information to help our client make good decisions with this forest. |
| Controlling unwanted plants has expanded the forest management services we have been providing for over 50 years. Controlling undesirable understory plants an essential forest management practice today.. |
| This 200 gallon high volume spray unit contains a hose and nozzle that can reach up to 300 feet from the trailer. This past summer, we treated over 30 acres with this unit on a local farm that is involved in many habitat improvement projects. Our main target was multi-flora rose, a vicious competing plant that virtually took over the farm's woodlots. Within a couple weeks we accomplished a total victory over the invasive plants and now the farm's woodlots will begin to grow healthy, native species that will benefit the forest and its wildlife. |
| When it is time to regenerate a forest, there is a lot to think about. What will grow back following a harvest? How can we ensure sustainability of our forest? How can we avoid timber harvest pitfalls? This client wanted to do the right thing. The right thing included controlling competing plants and a seed tree regeneration harvest with a goal of growing a new forest. The seed trees will be removed once the new forest is established. |
| Considering a timber harvest? Don't jump into it too fast. Be sure to do your homework before making this difficult decision. Our forest management page contains many articles and links that can help you gain important information. A crucial step in a successful timber harvest is hiring the right forester to walk you through the process. |
| Got Wildlife Habitat? It doesn't always come easy. This landowner, a hunting club, wanted a place where deer would feel protected and happy. They wanted deer to spend more time on their property. This habitat make-over was accomplished without the investments of herbicide and fencing. The deer love it! |
| This white oak log has been sold, through our contacts, to Japan. The white oak tree was cut down in a backyard in Westmont Borough to make room for a garage. The property owner made over $2000 from this one log. Be careful who you believe when it comes to the value of your tree or trees. The value could be a lot higher than you think. |
| Mike Wolf was thrilled to join Consol Energy at this year's National Hunt for the Ruffed Grouse Society in Grand Rapids, MN. Northern MN contains some of the world's best grouse and woodcock habitat due to a cooperative effort between private industry, hunters, and government agencies. |
| A GREAT success story! The standing, dead trees are black birch. They have been killed with a chemical and are no longer able to impede the growth of the oak seedlings! This property owner, a hunting club, realizes the value of re-growing oak and eliminating competing plants like black birch. |
| Can you say SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY? It's hard to argue with success. This great wildlife habitat brought to you by the cooperative efforts of AFC, RGS, and DCNR's Bureau of Forestry - Scullton, PA |
| The advanced regeneration on this property will be the KEY to success on this Golden-Winged Warbler project |
