Tapping doomed trees
A property owner has informed us that a section of the sugarbush will be cleared next year for development. Wouldn't it make sense to tap the doomed small diameter trees that are already on the lateral lines (we would only need drops)? Wouldn't it also make sense to re-drill tap holes on the larger trees late in the season for more sap? We strive to be a good maple steward but in this case sustainability doesn't seem to be a factor.
Started 2010 with 50 buckets in Victor NY
1500 sq ft sugarhouse and packaging room
3000 sq ft visitor center with 20-C kitchen
2.5' x 10' CDL oil-fired evaporator, CDL RO
2021: 1500 taps on 3/16 tubing, no mechanical vacuum
30 beehives
Producing mead as NYS farm micro-winery
Website: www.KettleRidgeFarm.com
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Last edited by Scm; 04-11-2018 at 08:26 AM.
Yes, i think both your ideas are good if in fact the trees are coming down. Good luck
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
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I agree, except 4 taps in a 6" tree will not yield enough after one to be worth the cost of the other 3 taps/drops. You would however possibly do OK going maybe double the normal tapping guidelines.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
Call NYDEC and report a breeding pair of lynx in the sugar bush. Perhaps that will keep the skidders at bay for a few years. That suck!
Was that a painted turtle? Spotted frog? Bat mating grounds? Good luck and tap em all
Brian Eldredge
Mooncusser Maple
16x24 post and beam sugar shack
2x8 CDL maple pro Wes fab filter press
Lots of shiny stuff now I need some more trees
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