Sugarbush Agroforestry
There is more than just maple and timber that can be harvested from the woods. Often these other agroforestry products are referred to as Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Beneath the sugar maple overstory, additional crops can be grown that succeed in a shaded environment. This practice is usually called Forest Farming. Crops that can be grown include fruits, nuts, medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and ornamental plants.
There are several benefits to forest farming in a working sugarbush. These include additional farm income, increased value from the same acreage in different production seasons, opportunities for value-added product diversification, ecosystem benefits through active managements strategies, and opportunities for agritourism.
To learn more about Sugarbush Agroforestry, explore our resources below.
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2022-2024 Arnot Forest Project Report (coming soon)
Maple-Agroforestry Product Research (redirects to new page)
Agroforestry Plant Resources (redirects to new page)
Cornell Maple Program Agroforestry YouTube Videos
Arnot Forest Thinned Sugarbush Agroforestry
Walnut Syrup Series
