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Hi Fred & All,
In these cases of NM stands, did NM replace native forest stands or
'invade' vacant lots or other underutilized space ? I don't have statistics
but, based on observation of trees cut, Norway Maple can produce wood at a
rate of 2-4 times that of either Red or Sugar Maple. Hybrid Poplar may be
better I don't know.
In a future which should exploit photosynthesis for energy to the
maximum extent, and avoid waterway pollution by closing the nutrient cycle,
I think firewood crop plantations amenable to mechanical harvesting and
fertilized by light applications of 'biosolids' should be part of the
picture.
Yt, Dave Webster, Kentville
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Schueler" <bckcdb@istar.ca>
To: <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Maple ID
> On 7/16/2015 6:06 AM, David & Alison Webster wrote:
>
>> Norway Maple, if open grown, will yield a good sap for syrup or
>> sugar (based on one tree which I tapped in 1991). And even in a hedge
>> they grow rapidly. I have yet to see NM larger than a few cm diameter in
>> woodland but if free from competition so it can develop a good crown I
>> think it has potential as a firewood tree because it grows rapidly in
>> girth.
>
> * whole woodlots in Toronto and elsewhere are composed of this invasive
> species. A totally unnecessary addition to the flora of a land where
> Sugar, Red, or Freeman Maples are native.
>
> fred.
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