Clearing the Deck, When to know to start over in a Low Quality Stand/Woodlot - Skowhegan

Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Somerset County Extension office 7 County Dr, Skowhegan, Maine

Please join the Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine for an interesting talk with Max McCormack, Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Maine, Awhile back, Max wrote an article for the SWOAM woodlot on his personal experience of working with low quality stands, and making the decision to start over. From that article came requests from chapter members to meet with him. Clearcutting means many things, and Max will focus on the silvicultural system. When is it best to "clear the deck" and carry out a stand rehabilitation or conversion? Stand characteristics, site conditions, operational considerations, and...guts. We will be meeting on Saturday, November 22nd at the Somerset Extension office in Skowhegan at 9:00 for an inside portion, then out to the field. Anyone is welcome, and no need to pre-register. The extension office is located on the back road to Norridgewock, halfway between the Margaret Chase Smith Library and the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program office. Look for our sign by the road. The physical address is 7 County Drive. Any questions contact Patty Cormier at 592-2238 or patty.cormier@maine.gov.

Contact Phone: 207-592-2238
Contact Email: patty.cormier@maine.gov
Cost: Free to attend this event.