"I agree, I have thinned twice and lost 3 important trees that either couldn't tolerate the wind without the other trees next to them or the weight of the skidder damaged their roots. I think it's just something to be prepared for…"
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Cydney Cornell posted a photoAerial photo of Year 2 Clearing
A zoom in of this image will show the re thinning that we did this winter. next step is removal of stumps and smoothing the ground, then seeding. We intend to be able to brush hog this year to knock out the big weeds.Intention: more grazing area for…
Cydney Cornell replied to Brett Chedzoy's discussion Beating out the bad plants in the early stages of a new silvopasture"I expect to be able to brush hog this year to try and knock out the tall weeds. "
Cydney Cornell replied to Jono Neiger's discussion Seeking practitioners of tree and livestock integration for a Northeast inventory"I am in year 2 of doing a Silvopasture in Greene County, NY.
Grazing sheep in an old over grown agricultural field. I removed trees instead of planted. Kept oaks and sugar maples.
Contacting me is ok. "
Cydney Cornell posted a status"over run with stilt grass and white snake.
what to plant that will out preform them?"
Cydney Cornell posted a status"Year 2 : More trees need to be removed. Sun needs to his the forest floor. Removed all but Oak and Maple."
Cydney Cornell posted a status"Forester and loggers made a plan and executed the thinning of a 5 acre area in January 2021. I seeded after the snow melt."
Cydney Cornell posted a status"Thinking about removing some trees to open up some more grazing area behind the sheep barn."
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How to measure average amount of sun light hitting silvopasture floor?
Started by Joanne Vaughn. Last reply by Tom Ward Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What is a good simple way to estimate the average amount of sunlight hitting the pasture part of the silvopasture over an area of say 10 acres? The goal is to determine if further thinning may be…Continue
Hi! Newbie here...
Started by Lolly Winne Clough Jun 18, 2025. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone! I'm Lolly and I'm new here. 👋 I was just wondering if there's an organization in Chenango County that will assess your land and assist with a silvopasture plan? I have about 4 acres…Continue
Silvopasture article in Modern Farmer
Started by Brett Chedzoy May 27, 2025. 0 Replies 1 Like
Nice overview of silvopasturinghttps://modernfarmer.com/2025/05/silvopasture/Continue
overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5, 2025. 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
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