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- This is Mark Isselhardt,

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maple specialist with the
University of Vermont Extension,

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and this is another Vermont Maple Minute.

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A recent survey by UVM Extension

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of licensed foresters working
with Vermont landowners

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asked about approaches
to sugarbush management.

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Foresters were asked what they
see as the positive aspects

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of forests managed for maple production,

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as well as their primary concerns.

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The two most common responses involve

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the economic aspects of maple production,

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with 45% of foresters listing
it as the primary benefit,

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and forest retention, or
keeping forests as forests,

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43% as being a positive outcome.

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Primary concerns listed by foresters

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were decreased species diversity

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in a trend towards monoculture, 35%,

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lack of adequate regeneration, 22%,

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forest pests, 17%,

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and climate change, 15%.

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Good forestry practices can help mitigate

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many of the concerns

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while ensuring a good economic
return to the landowner.

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This is Mark Isselhardt, maple specialist

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with the University of Vermont Extension,

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and this has been another
Vermont Maple Minute.