Resources: Sugarbush Mangement

Publications

Hitchcock, J. A. (1937). The Grazing of Maple Sugar Orchards. Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Curtis, R.O. & Post B.W. (1962). Site-Index Curves for Even-Aged Northern Hardwoods in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Carl, C. M., Donnelly, J. R., & Post, B. W. (1973). Effect of Moisture and Fertilizers on Sugar Maple Seedling Growth. Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Lancaster, K.F., Walters, R.S., Laing, F.M. & Foulds. R.T. (1974). A Silvicultural Guide for Developing a Sugarbush. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.

Houston, D. R., Allen, D. C., Lachance, D., & Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. (1989). Sugarbush Management: A Guide to Maintaining Tree Health. Radnor, PA; Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station; Forestry Canada.

Rogers, G. (2008). Maple Syrup Costs: What Does it Really Cost to Produce That Gallon of Maple Syrup? Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Wilmot, T., & Perkins, T. (2004). Fertilizing a Sugarbush: Proctor Maple Research Center. Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Wilmot, T. (2006). Temperatures in the Sugarbush. Maple Syrup Digest

Videos/DVDs

Kelley, J.W. and L.J. Staats (Directors). (1992). Sugar Bush Management: A Guide to Improved Sap Production. Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Producer).

Wilmot, T. (Director). (1992). Maple Production School, Volume 1: Seven Vermont Sugar Bushes Before and After Fertilization. Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Producer).

Chipman, R. (Director). (1992). Maple Production School, Volume 2: Strategies to Reduce Wildlife Damage in the Sugarbush. Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Producer).

Houston, D. R. (Director). (1993). Maple Production School, Volume 6: Understanding and Managing Sugarbush Disease Problems. Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Producer).

(1996). Maple Production School, Volume 14: Understanding Tree Declines. Ithaca, NY. Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Producer).

Websites

Sugarbush Lease Agreement. Burlington: Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station.

Sugarbush Management [Virtual Tour]. Cornell University Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program.

Maple Syrup Citation Database. Michigan State University Extension.