The Southern Tier Chapter of the New York Forest Owners Association has arranged for a free, open-to-the-public woods walk at the Kutney Tree Farm on Saturday, October 10^th at 10 AM.

   This autumn woods walk will include lunch at noon and the topics below:

·       A discussion on the type of equipment used for Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) and Invasive control.

·         A viewing of this year’s cut stump invasive control activities that were performed using a brush saw and glyphosate applied with a one-quart sprayer. The process released walnut and other hardwoods.

·        The use of tree tubes to prevent deer browsing.

·         A comparison of a non-exclosure area next to a deer exclosure that was installed by Cornell University in an area that has had a TSI treatment 10 years ago.

·         The problems of growing an apple/chestnut orchard

The woods walk will be approximately 1 mile long on uneven, natural forest terrain. Hiking poles and waterproof footwear are recommended, as the trail could be wet after recent rains. Restrooms are available. The woods walk program will last two hours, depending on the number of questions. We will have lunch thanks to the efforts of Ken & Sharon Semanovich.

The Kutney Tree Farm is located at 460 Hunt Hill Road, Port Crane, NY 13833. When traveling northeast on I88, make a left as you get off the I88 exit ramp, drive under I88 and over Osborn Creek. Make a right onto Hunt Hill Road at the T. Go two miles. The property will be on your right after cresting the top of the hill. You can park on Hunt Hill, or you can drive up the driveway about 300 feet and park in the field. Please Park as close as possible to other vehicles to allow adequate space for all. Reservations are required. You may want to bring a folding chair. Please call Steve at 607-902-4090.