"Hi Randal, I'm just around the corner in Casco. Our lot was selectively cut 2 times in the last 5 years - not whole tree and not well windowed. I'm probably going to price renting a tracked skidsteer with a rock bucket with grapple to help…"
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New to Silvopasture
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Case Feb 1. 4 Replies 1 Like
Please excuse my lack of knowledge on Silvopasture. Bear with me as I have some questions that may be a little "beginnerish.My wife and I have begun thinning/clearing a wooded section of our property…Continue
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Randal Seaton replied to Randal Seaton's discussion New to Silvopasture"Thanks Brett. Tells me what I need to know. Got a bit of work to do I guess. Kinda'a figured."
"another option is to broadcast the seed then attempt to "hoof it in" with the animals during soft (but not too soft) ground conditions. This may require giving them a little incentive to move around within the seeded area, like…"
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Dealing with the slash and leaf litter on the ground in recently thinned areas is a challenge. Too much slash can be an impediment to the grazing animals, which are needed to help control the brush and weeds that want to come rushing…"
Randal Seaton posted a discussionNew to Silvopasture
Please excuse my lack of knowledge on Silvopasture. Bear with me as I have some questions that may be a little "beginnerish.My wife and I have begun thinning/clearing a wooded section of our property in preparation for our Silvopasture experiment. After clearing a quarter acre, and having decided what to do with all the slash, I realized that as our property is almost completely hardwood, I'm going to have a ton (literally) of fallen leaves to contend with. I know this sounds silly, but do I…See More
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- Maine
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- Oxford
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- Please describe, with two or three sentences, why you are interested in silvopasture. Your answer helps us ensure that only those people truly interested in silvopasture are added as members.
- To make use of 3 acres of wooded property. Possible Silvopasture for 2 horses, 2 goats, 2 pigs (hopefully) and free range chickens. Multi year project with clearing, thinning, seeding, etc.
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Getting started with silvopasture
Started by Kellan Cook. Last reply by Edmund Brown on Saturday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all!Just a quick background: my family and I are on 12.5 acres in south central PA. We have already established our version of a few rows of silvopasture. My wife and I tried our hand at…Continue
GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of the Eastern Forests return?
Started by Brett Chedzoy. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy May 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Since I first became obsessed with trees and forests and set out on a path to become a forester ~ 30 years ago, I have dreamed of someday seeing the return of the American Chestnut. Every rare…Continue
Role of Silvopasturing in "Saving the Planet"
Started by Brett Chedzoy May 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks to Erica Campbell from Senator Sander's office for sharing with our "Northeast Silvopasture Initiative" group...Silvopasture is listed as a TOP TEN solution to climate change, according Paul…Continue
Open Position: Research Scientist in Silvopasture - UMCA
Started by Michael A Gold May 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The MU Agroforestry Center has an open position "Research Scientist - Silvopasture". Seeking a Ph.D. w/a strong background in pasture-based grazing systems (livestock, esp. cattle) and forages. If…Continue
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