Petersham, MA silvopasture harvest
The last post were recent photos of a silvopasture harvest in Petersham, MA. The harvest is being carried out as a whole tree harvest with the tops and softwood pulp being chipped and sent to a biomass plant.
The photos are in an area where the oak and hickory is being left and the red maple, hemlock, and pine is being removed. There is a fair amount of good growing stock in this area resulting in a residual stocking level higher than in adjacent stand and more in line with some of the recommendations made by Brett and Pete.
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overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy 13 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is there a reasonable way to manage grazing in the woods during winter or using it as an overwintering site in place of a barn (there is no current barn)? The woods are shruby with multiflora rose,…Continue
river locust anyone grazing animals on it
Started by Jonathan Bates Nov 14, 2024. 0 Replies 1 Like
Wondering what folks experience is with this plant Amorpha fruticosa... Here is a cool video that includes a silvopasture that is utilizing it:…Continue
willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep? What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant? How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue
How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
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