The New York FOREST OWNER

A publication of the New York Forest Owners Association

July/August 1995

JOHN C. MARCHANT THE NEW YORK FOREST OWNER FOREST OWNER VOL. 33, NO.4 A publication of the New York Forest Owners Association Editorial Committee: AI Brown, Betty Densmore, Alan Knight, Mary McCarty OFFICERS & DIRECTORS and Bill Minerd.

Bill Minerd, President Materials submitted for publication should be addressed to: R. Fox, Editor, R.D. #3, Box 1123 Cold Springs Road 88, Moravia, New York 13118. Articles, artwork and photos are invited and are normally Liverpool, NY 13088; (315) 451-3712 returned after use. The deadline for submission for Sept/Oct is Aug 1. Please address all membership fees and change of address requests to P_O. Box Peter Levatich, Vice President 158 Bailor Road 180, Fairport, N.Y. 14450. Cost of individual membership subscription is $20. Brooktondale, NY 14817; (607) 539-7049

Robert M. Sand, Recording Secretary 300 Church Street Odessa, NY 14869-9703; (607) 594-2130 FIREWOOD Clara Minerd, Treasurer 1123 Cold Springs Road Liverpool, NY 13088; (315)451-3712

Deborah Gill, Administrative Secretary P.O. Box 180 Fairport, NY 14450; (716) 377-6060

1996 Albert Brown, Stow; (716) 763-9067 Verner Hudson, Elbridge; (315) 689-3314 Peter Levatieh, Brooktondale; (607) 539-7049 Don Wagner, Utica; (315) 733-7391

1997 John T. Hastings, Queensbury; (518) 798-0248 Charles Mowatt, Savona; (607) 583-7006 Norman Richards, Syracuse; (315) 472-3696 Elizabeth Wagner, Utica; (315) 733-7391

1998 Jill Cornell, Johnsonville; (518) 753-4336 Elizabeth Densmore, Machias; (716) 942-6600 Robert Sand, Odessa; (607) 594-2130 Bob Sykes, Elbridge; (315) 673-3691

AFFILIA TE REPRESENTATIVES Dick Mark, THRIFT; (315) 623-9476 Donna Rogler, Catskill Forest Assoc.; (914) 586-3054

CHAPTER REPRESENT ATIVES {Photo by Connie Steger] (See Page 21) Mark & Joann Kurtis, Allegheny Foothills; (716)945·6012 Tom Hewitt, Cayuga; (315) 497-1266 Buzz Gosch, Capital District; (518) 797-3623 Bob Sykes, Central New York; (315) 673-3691 Jeff Wiegert, Lower Hudson; (914) 831-3109 Bob Howard, Northern Adirondack West; (315)262-2692 Herb Boyce, Northern Adirondack East; (518) 946-7040 Table of Contents Bob Colligan, Niagara Frontier; (716) 655-4995 President's Message, Don Wagner 3 Ernst Spencer, SE Adirondack; (518) 792-1726 Larry Lepak, Southern Tier; (607) 656-8504 The Forest Behind the Trees, Paul Manion 4 Don Schaufler, Tioga, (607) 589-6095 Taxes, Taxes, Taxes, Henry Kernan 7 Eileen VanWie, Western Finger Lakes; (716)367-2849 Northern Forest, A Book Review 11 Chapter/Affiliates 12 Awards 14 All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced John Marchant, Betty Densmore 16 without prior written permission from the publisher. NYFOA does not necessarily support or approve proce- Stream Corridors, Homer Stennett 18 dures, products, or opinions presented by authors or adver- Ambrosia Beetles, Douglas Allen 20 tisers. Guys & Dolls, Jane Sorensen Lord 22 COVER: John C. Marchant (see page 16)

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2 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE This being my first president's message, I consider myself fortunate to follow in I would like to introduce myself and fam- the wake of Stuart McCarty and Don ily. I am currently serving as the Assistant Wagner, our two past presidents, who's Dean, College of Medicine at the SUNY leadership has moved NYFOA toward a Health Science Center in Syracuse. I have more clearly defined mission of how we been with the College of Medicine for 34 might better serve you, the members of years and been involved in basic science NYFOA. During their presidencies, they research, clinical research, administration, both managed to assemble a cadre of out- Family Medicine, and Continuing Medical standing individuals to serve on the Board Education for health care professionals. In of Directors. This very diversified and cre- 1991 I was fortunate to be selected to re- ative Board has before it a challenge which ceive one of nine Governor's Productivity will shape how we define ourselves and set Awards, presented by past governor, Mario goals that will have a lasting effect for years Cuomo. I have also served as Chairman of to come. the Central New York Chapter, NYFOA Two of the most pressing issues facing and representative to NYFOA's Board of NYFOA is our not-for-profit status and our Directors and attended the Master Forest fiscal future. At the June, 1995 Board Meet- Owner Workshop (Class of 1992). ing, we will address the issue related to the I have two children, Todd and April. type of not-for-profit organization we Todd is with the Onondaga County Flood would like to become.Linked to this deci- Control and April is about to enter the Uni- sion are financial alternatives that would versity of North Carolina Graduate Pro- allow us to seek non-traditional (other than gram in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Soil Science. membership fees) sources of funding in My wife, Clara, is a third grade teacher support of this organization. We are poised in the Baldwinsville School System. She to take that first step into the future. President Bill Minerd has been teaching for over 25 years, with a I would also like you to know that my Raffle". It was great to see members from three year experience in a three room first charge will always be the care and fos- several other chapters pitch-in to make this school house in Wisdom,Montana. Clara tering of our statewide chapters. Our chap- a success. I am sure that Bob Sykes and is currently the treasurer ofNYFOA, a post ters and affiliates are the heart ofNYFOA. Mary Richardson will give us a detailed she has held for the past two years. If you have questions and/or suggestions, report in a coming issue of THE FOREST please pass them along ...1look forward to OWNER. THANK YOU hearing from you. As a footnote, I would like to send my A special note of thanks to Harold congratulations to the CNY Chapter on Petrie of the THRIFT Affiliate, a char- The Angelus ter member of NYFOA. Harold has do- their success with the 2nd Annual Family Forest Fair. Attendance was up over last By Dorothy S. Darling nated the earliest of his files on NYFOA year and the educational programs were to the Achives. We are still looking for very well received. Nearly two hundred When the soaring sound of bells issues of the FOREST OWNER from tickets were sold for the "NYFOA Quilt reaches deep into the forest, the seventies. - Editor their melodies are held and hushed by the rising wells of gentle air LANDOWNERS until they have conversed with every bough and leaf, Maples, Cherry & Red Oak are in strong demand, if you are with every reed and sunrayed stream, interested in selling some of your standing Timber consider ... and with slow, consoling tolls • Each tree to be sold is marked according to YOUR specifications. where there is grief. • We send notices to reputable log producers & exporters • Sealed bid opening determines the highest bidder Compelling comes the song of bells • Payment is made in advance to any harvest operation • All harvest operations are supervised by our foresters where tall trees rise to screen • We retain a security deposit until owner is completely satisfied. the melody and import the softer • Guaranteed to net YOU the highest price for your timber. spirals of sound into the woodland, Write or Call For A Free Pamphlet moved by wind, as fingers upon a harp, Synowiez - Professional Forestry Consultants across the outstretched branch, fleet and trembling the bright needles of Pines, timbe~fcnd wrapt in a pastoral symphony, Box 498, W. Beecher Hill Rd., Owego, NY 13827 and when the bells cease their tolling, 607/687-0460 night will bring sleep.

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 • 3 THE FOREST BEHIND THE TREES: Regulators, Terminators,And Resource Recovery Agents By Paul D. Manion, SUNYIESF Behind every mature tree there is ap- proximately a million seeds, one hundred thousand viable seed, ten thousand germlings, one thousand seedings, one hun- dred saplings, and ten pole sized trees. What happened to this large complex for- est? What happened to the previous gen- eration of mature trees and the forest be- hind them that occupied the site two to three centuries ago? What happened to the gen- erations of forests that have occupied the sites in New York for ten to twelve thou- sand years since the last ice age? And, what happened to the forests that have occupied the planet since trees evolved three hun- dred million years ago? You may say these are nonsense ques- tions. They have no relevance to decisions that I make today. If pressed further, you may suggest that wind and fire destroyed the trees and that birds and animals ate the seeds and seedlings. If this is your under- standing of the forest behind the trees then Figure I - Young Armillaria mushrooms. you cannot recognize the forest for the trees. iv) to provide some practical suggestions mal life, dependant on the plants, would The dominate forces that regulate, ter- for dealing with the forest behind the trees. be starved and reduced to those that could minate, and recover resources from the for- Specifically I will highlight the shoestring survive on the decomposing material. Mas- est behind the trees are the wood decay fungi (Armillaria spp.), that put on a spec- sive world wide fires on a dying planet fungi. Understanding their evolutionary tacular show, that many of you may have could then quickly release the carbon di- significance and present roles will give you noticed in the fall of 1994. oxide and allow unique survivors to evolve. a better appreciation of the forest, a better understanding of what to expect from the AWorld Without Wood Decay Fungi What Are Wood Decay Fungi Doing? forest, and a better foundation for making It is not too difficult to visualize a world Do you believe any of this description forest stewardship decisions. without wood decay fungi. Right?The of a world without wood decay fungi? Why As an aside, I use the term stewardship stems and branches of dead trees, that ac- not? Regardless of your acceptance or re- rather than management to emphasize the count for approximately three quarters of jection of the ideas, there is a three hun- proper role for forest owners. Can we truly the total biomass of the forest, would just dred million year successful foundation manage aforest system that took three hun- accumulate over millions of years. Picture behind the trees and the forest ecosystem. dred million years to develop?We can ex- the depth of the litter layer of such a forest. It is the organization of cellulose, the most ploit or destroy the forest under the guise In dryer areas fires would recycle the mas- abundant organic material on the planet, of management. Stewardship more prop- sive accumulations of litter at various in- with lignin, the second most abundant or- erly identifies our short term tenuous, tervals. In wetter areas the litter would be- ganic material on the planet, into woody ephemeral position in a sustainable forest come so deep that trees would no longer cells; and the aggregation and organization ecosystem. be rooted in the soil but would survive and of these and a few other molecules into long Returning to the topic of the forest be- propagate through roots produced from conducting tubes, structural elements, and hind the trees, let me outline my objectives: branches buried in the surface duff. The storage cells, that has allowed trees to be- i) to first consider what the world would duff would be made up of non-decompos- come, what some suggest are, the largest be like without the wood decay fungi, ii) ing woody material and the compo sting and longest lived things on the planet. Ac- to describe briefly what wood decay fungi succulent material. Over millions of years tually, this organization has allowed a wood are doing as they convert a black cherry the accumulating litter, some of which decay fungus, Armillaria, (Fig. I and Fig. worth $500.00 stumpage value, to bird and would become buried between silt and ash, 2) to become the largest and longest lived small animal dens worth $? and to humus would become coal. Dramatic changes in thing on the planet. of the forest floor worth $?, iii) to illustrate the temperature and other features of the There are many microorganisms that can one very common group of wood decay planet would occur as the carbon dioxide, digest cellulose; but only a limited number fungi that regulate, terminate, and partici- slowly locked up over time in the litter, of organisms that can digest wood - cellu- pate in resource recovery in the forest, and would eventually strangle plant life. Ani- lose in the presence of lignin. The wood

4 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 decay fungi utilize a fine thread like growth fore it is felled. Things to look for in black form called hyphae to tunnel deep into the cherry are large decayed branch stubs and wood tissue. The hyphae can branch and the openings used by cavity nesting birds subbranch indefinitely. Digestive enzymes and small animals. The woodpeckers and produced near the tips of the growing hy- other cavity nesting birds have long ago phae break the long chain cellulose mol- determined that it is much easier to exca- ecule into shorter soluble fragments that are vate a cavity by removing decayed wood absorbed by the fungus and utilized as a rather than sound wood. nutrient source. Some wood decay fungi, called brown rotters, digest primarily cel- Armillaria Species, Very Significant lulose. Other wood decay fungi, called Regulators, Terminators, And Re- white rotters, have the enzymes to digest source Recovery Agents Of The Forest both cellulose and lignin. Now that you are thinking on a grand Hyphae are microscopic in size. The scale and while considering your economic digestive enzymes for cellulose and lignin objectives as they are affected by and sub- are below a size that can be visualized; but sequently affect the grand scheme of things, models can be produced based on our un- let us move down to the "root of the mat- derstanding of the chemical structures. But ter" and briefly comment on a very impor- before we lose sight of reality, we had bet- tant group of decay fungi, Amillaria, spp., ter get back to the $500 black cherry. commonly called the shoe string fungi. The tree may already be worthless as a Armillaria mushrooms were very com- quality sawlog. Why? When the logger is Figure 2 - Older Armillaria mushrooms. monly seen last fall throughout New York cutting your cherry trees he looks at the woodlands. Spores produced in the cream color of the chips coming from the chain your forest. The decay fungi also function to light tan colored mushrooms may infect saw. If the chips are a deep red color, he as terminators by eventually causing the through the roots and lower stem. For some may move up or down the log a bit to find structurally weakened tree to collapse un- reason, the mushrooms of Armillaria were an area where the chips are not red; but the der its own weight. Other saprobic decay very common in the fall of 1994. I only re- portion of the tree with red chips will not fungi, resource recovery agents, will then call one other year in the past twenty-five be hauled to the mill and converted into continue the recycling process by turning in which Armillaria fruiting was so abun- dollars in your pocket. your valuable tree into more carbon diox- dant. Usually only a few to no fruit bodies The red color indicates that heart rot ide and water and mineral holding organic are seen each year. The mushrooms grow- wood decay fungi are well established in matter in the soil that will support future ing abundantly from stumps, dying trees, your prize tree; and they are doing what generations of trees. and from presumably healthy trees are only they were programmed, two hundred mil- The heart rot decay fungus first became the tip of the iceberg for this fungus. They lion years ago, to do. They are functioning established in your tree decades to a cen- should remind you of the massive amounts as a resource recovery agent - to recycle tury before you were involved. an ice of fungus hyphae involved in degrading the the carbon and other elements that are storm, not unlike the type experienced in wood and recycling the carbon of living locked up in your tree. In addition the de- the Rochester area a couple of years ago, and dead trees. cay fungi are regulating the abundance of caused breakage of branches in the upper But actually, infection of trees by spores cavity nesting birds and small animals in crown. Strong winds could also have initi- of Armillaria is a very infrequent event. ated breakage of branches. Any type of Most infections occur through contacts of Professor Manion is currently work- wound through the bark is an infection site black shoe string like rhizomorphs of the ing on the development of a correspon- for the microscopic spores of wood decay fungus with roots of stressed trees (Fig. 3). dence course entitled, "The Forest Be- fungi. These spores were produced in fruit The rhizomorphs are aggregations of fun- hind The Trees: Regulators, Termina- bodies or conks that are all too familiar in gus hyphae that, protected by a black outer tors, and Resource Recovery Agents". New York forests. covering, grow out from a colonized base The course will utilize the book,"Tree Interestingly enough, one finds very few of woody material in search of other woody Disease Concepts" second edition obvious conks on black cherry. The spe- material to colonize. Single rhizomorphs (authored by P. Manion and published cific decay fungi that invade black cherry may grow thirty feet or more in length. by Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ). apparently produce less conspicuous conks. Rhizomorphs of one individual fungus A study guide and videos from the for- There has been very little research in the growing out in different direction may colo- est and laboratory will attempt to focus past fifty years on the decay problems of nize roots and other woody debris over a the topic of regulators, terminators, and cherry; although the problem is very com- large area, over time spans that exceed resource recovery agents on New York mon, we have a limited understanding of multiple generations of trees. Those that forests. The course should be available the specific fungi involved. We likewise have worked with this fungus have specu- for the general public in 1996. For in- have little understanding of the decay fungi lated that the aggregate mass of fungus formation contact Robert Koepper, that invade wounds produced in black material from a single infection in the for- Dean of Continuing Education and Pub- cherry during thinnings and selection har- est makes this the largest living organism. lic Service. State University of New vesting activities. Understanding the rate of growth of the York, College of Environmental Science Someone experienced in timber mark- fungus also suggests that some of these and Forestry, IForestry Drive, Syracuse, ing may have been able to recognize the colonies are older than any other living NY 13210(phone 315/470-6891) indicators of heart rot decay in the tree be- orgamsm.

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836·3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 • 5 Practical Suggestions to expand to 6 inch diameter trees. An as- One should not necessarily become tute forest steward has the foresight to iden- overly alarmed when Armillaria is seen tify which trees are programmed for ter- fruiting in the forest. In fact, one should mination by the regulators. These trees can initially be thankful that such organisms be left for the natural resource recovery regulate, terminate, and provide for re- agents or can be utilized for economic re- source recovery for the forest system. turn. This type of fatalistic thinking may seem acceptable for those whose stewardship ob- Summary jectives lean toward undisturbed "natural" If you consider what the world was like forests where dying and dead trees are not before the evolution of wood decay fungi, viewed as lost income, but the forest stew- you are in a better position to properly rec- ard of a commercial wood enterprise should ognize what wood decay fungi are doing be stimulated by the observation of the de- and why. The massive amounts of carbon cay fungi to remember that the decay fungi that are tied up in the cellulose and lignin_ are regulating and terminating individual molecules, that make up wood, need to be trees in the forest that could be used for efficiently recycled. The spectacular mush- forest products. room bloom in the fall of 1994 is just a The forest steward should avoid wound- small part of a large complex system where ing trees and selectively remove damaged growth of individual trees is intimately tied and decayed trees during thinning opera- to the death and recycling of others. The tions. These activities will concentrate competent forest steward uses his or her growth on quality sawlog trees rather than understanding of the forest behind the trees, those destined by the decay regulators to regulators, terminators, and resource recov- become cavity trees. These damaged and/ ery agents to effectively maximize growth or decayed trees have been programmed and quality of forest products without up- by the regulators for natural termination. setting the sustainability of the forest eco- If you really understand the forest be- Figure 3 - Black Armillaria rhizomorphs system. hind the trees you recognize that to go from on the surface of a root. a fully stocked stand of 11 inch diameter Dr. Paul Manion is Professor of Forest trees to a stand of 16 inch diameter trees, 6 inch trees must die for the trees to reach Pathology at State University of New York, about half of the 11 inch trees must die. 11 inches. You might consider how many College of Environmental Science and For- Likewise approximately two thirds of the 1inch diameter trees must die for the forest estry. Introducing Supertube™

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6 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUUAUG 1995 TAXES, TAXES TAXES By Henry S. Kernan As befits our numbering over eight mil- lion, we small non-industrial private forest owners (NIPF) are a diverse group; yet we have a grievance in common. We see real property taxes as hindrances to our stew- ardship of over 274 million acres, more than half the country's wooded total, the most productive half, and the nearest to where people live. Anyone can state with truth to being better off paying less tax. So what? 'Ihe "what" in this case are the environmental non-marketable values which have re- placed timber in views of what is mostly important about wooded land. Privately owned, yet publicly shared and cherished, those non-timber values are not related to markets and potential income; but are taxed as such. Herein lies a paradox which even preferential tax treatments have not re- solved. We small forest owners have much sup- Spring 1947, new owner, Henry Kernan, looks for the first time at the old growth port in our contention that we are overly hemlock in his woodlands. Taxes, then, were $200 per year; they are now $10,443. and inequitably taxed. The Northern For- est Lands Council has called the real prop- Occasional timber sales do not easily use assessments have not ended complaints erty tax a threat and an impediment, an pay annual taxes. Even that income is at and controversies; they may also be flawed outdated and inequitable form of raising risk because of natural catastrophes: wind, and for several reasons. public revenue. Forest stewards, meeting fire, insects, and disease. To an extent they A joint report of the New York State in Nebraska City, put the real property tax can be controlled; but they can not be elimi- Department of Environmental Conserva- in the forefront of their problems. A poll nated from the forest. They are too much tion and the Board of Equalization and by the National Woodland Owners Asso- part of the long term health and renewal. Assessment, dated December 1993, con- ciation has done so year after year. Moreover small forests attract taxes high tains the following judgement: The problems of taxing forest lands and relative to the public services they receive. "We do not see the "current use" ap- tree crops fairly are an old story , having Contributing may be absentee ownerships, proach as a reliable means of determining appeared in the literature of forestry as early frequent sales, and their being perceived forest values and fear that it would result as 1788, in Austria. In this country states as desultory distractions of the well off in both considerable controversy and ad- began to give preferential tax treatment to rather than as sources of income. Values ditional administrative costs. Experience forest lands more than a century ago, and other than income must account for will- with assessments of forest land indicates now number at least forty; yet, the griev- ingness to own forest land. New York has that although several states claim to have ances and impediments remain. Evidently 13.5 million acres of private forest whose current use tax programs, these programs woodlands and their crops have problems owners pay far more in property taxes than are no less arbitrary than New York's at of valuation and payment to which the real they receive from timber sales. arriving at a value for property tax pur- property tax is not well suited. For such reasons assessments based poses. Moreover New York has had expe- The tax has roots in a rural past of dirt upon real property markets are thought to rience with the problems associated with roads and one room schoolhouses, of discourage investments that enhance for- calculating "use values" for agricultural wealth still mostly in buildings and farms. est values sought by the public, and to bring lands since 1971.Notwithstanding the fact Their relation to the welfare state is less about conversions to uses that preclude that there is a basis for the concept in eco- clear; yet the tax hangs on. Easy to calcu- those values. nomic and valuation theory, finding a prac- late and collect, the revenues give viability To correct so flawed a system, so ill tical methodology has proven to be impos- to local governments and schools. Legis- adapted to forests, the most widely recom- sible. As a result the procedure used has lators like a tax that allows exemptions and mended and accepted alternative has been been substantially revised on two occa- mandates to favored groups, to be paid for "current use" instead of highest and best sions, and it has been the subject of much by the minority of juristic persons who own use (market value). The concept has wide controversy over the past two decades. real property. appeal and support. Nevertheless current Thus, there appears to be no real advan-

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 • 7 tages and several serious drawbacks to the ers, and backpackers. To base preferential As forest management encompasses "use value" approach." tax treatments of forest land upon the wood broader values, standards become more Current use assessments do raise the products resource alone appears unrealis- difficult to define and enforce, with ever opportunity costs of sales to the owner, and tic. more confusion and expense. If the case to that extent head off developers. Never- Trees are the dominant, distinguishing for preferential tax treatments of forest theless, to developers the cost ofland is not components of the forest, whose values we lands is valid and does bring benefits to often the decisive cost of conversion. Per- cherish. All trees withdraw carbon dioxide the public as well as the owner, they haps a tax on the transaction can bring with from the atmosphere, intercept precipita- should apply to all forests and all own- it the deterrence needed. tion, and pump moisture out off the soil. ers. The certainty of current use assessments They also enrich and aerate the soil, on Country wide, the real property tax is on forest lands raises their value so that which they grow, with decay oftheirleaves under review, for funding local govern- upon sale the present owners receive a one- and roots. Wild creatures and humans look ment, welfare, and schools. The review and time windfall. As fast as ownerships to forests for food, shelter, and the environ- conclusions should consider the special change, the effects of the preferential as- mental conditions that make life possible. problems and values of forest land within sessment work themselves out in the higher Trees and forests carryon those life al- the overall tax structures. Such a strategy, cost of their forest land to the new owners. lowing functions regardless of the details that encompasses more taxpayers and has Having paid more, they are not always bet- of ownership, place, age, species, density, wider targets, wins most friends for us ter off; because of current use, and public site quality, and extent of the property. A NIPFs and may be the best one to follow. revenues are less. yellow birch deep in the Adirondack For- At least assessments at highest and best est Preserve functions much like an Ailan- Henry Kernan is a consulting forester in use have market sales to back them. For thus in the Bronx. The one has the attributes World Forestry, a Master Forest Owner, current use, such evidence is more diffi- of wilderness, while the other brings shade and afrequent contributor to the NY FOR- cult to came by. Inevitably a use value must and greenery where needed most. EST OWNER. be sought. Since timber is the only mar- Those thoughts suggest that because all ketable product of forest land, use value forests are similar in their most important means potential income from timber. Rec- attributes and functions; their taxes should PONDS UNLIMITED ommendations for potential income from be uniform. Besides producing results that INVITES yOU .... timber as the basis of assessment appear are uncomplicated and stable, a uniform tax to think of all of the benefits you frequently. Nevertheless, to calculate po- does away with the uncertainties and ineq- could enjoy from having a pond or tential income from a given piece of forest uities of assessments based upon market a lake on your own property. This values, current use, income potential, bar- land is, practically speaking, impossible idea could become a reality if the without unacceptable controversy and con- gaining, and privilege. Low taxes uni- right conditions prevail. From our fusion. Too much uncertainty and too many formly applied recognize a forest as a pub- variables must enter the calculations. With- lic asset that makes few demands upon experience it normally requires out a practical methodology, the results public services and generates indispensable favorable watershed conditions, become assessments stalemated at what environmental values. A rate that consid- good site conditions, owner- each side will accept. ers those values will diffuse the grievance commitment to stewardship for Furthermore, timber income does not and threat of an outdated and inequitable enhancement of forest land values, moti vate most forest ownerships as perhaps way to raise revenue. An inducement to appropriate engineering planning it was once thought to do when timber fam- trust and stewardship will ensue within and design, and good construction ine was perceived as a threat. The values which programs of education, incentives, practices. now in fashion are non-marketable and and demonstration become more effective. non-consumptive. Our reserves are no The proposal is innovative, even shock- P@NDS UNLIMITED CAN longer for timber; but for owls, woodpeck- ing to entrenched concepts of market and use value as bases for real property assess- EV ALUA TE the site of your ment, perhaps because the process of ad- choice. We can provide all of the justment is so uneven. A uniform tax rate engineering services needed to does give more relief to valuable, highly plan, design and oversee the ASSEMBLY CONSIDERING taxed forest lands near the suburban fringe, construction of a dam to create a REAL PROPERTY TAXES but lands also of high environmental value handsome pond or lake on suitable and most at risk. Comments directed at revision of property. You can get additional A complicating issue has been the ex- 480, 480A, and design of real property information by calling 315/422- tent to which public agencies are to use tax of forest lands may be addressed to POND or sending a letter of preferential laws to influence management. Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate Jr., Chair- inquiry to: The purpose of the laws should be equities man of the Real Property Tax Commit- for the owners and retention of the forests PONDS UNLIMITED tee, Room 538; Legislative Office for their environmental values. Productiv- 719 E. 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8 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 NYFOA's Fall Meeting Schedule Bruce E. September 30-0ctober 1, 1995 Hosted by WFL Chapter Robinson, Lakeville, NY (North end of Conesus Lake.) Inc. The field trips will encompass Canadice & Hemlock Lakes, water sources for the City of Rochester. FORESTRY CONSUL TANTS

SATURDAY, September 30, 1995 • FOREST PRODUCT MARKING & MARKETING • TREE FARM MANAGEMENT 8-9:30 AMRegistration (at 1.1. Leasure Restaurant & Motor Inn.) • URBAN FORESTRY & 10-12:30 PMField trip including: conifer thinning, forest litter importance to COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT • TIMBER APPRAISALS watersheds,storm damage, & tree defense systems. • ACCESS ROAD DESIGN 12:30-1: 15 PM Box Lunch at boat launch. & SUPERVISION • TREE PLANTING 1:15-4:30 PM Field trip combining a timber sale; developing a hiking trail, and forest • TREE SHELTER DISTRIBUTOR aesthetics. • SUGAR BUSH MANAGEMENT 6PM Dinner. • BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE • CHRISTMAS TREE MANAGEMENT 7:30 PM Slide Presentation by Bruce Robinson, Private Consulting Forester. Draw- • FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING ing for door prizes & the beautiful quilt crafted by Betty Wagner. • FOREST RECREATION PLANNING • WOODLOT IMPROVEMENTS IN IMMATURE STANDS • WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SUNDAY, October 1, 1995 • FOREST TAXATION PLANNING (716) 665-5477 8:00 AM Optional breakfast buffet, $4.95 per person. 1894 CAMP ST. EXT. 10-12 PM Hike to look at wetlands project; some completed, some under construc- JAMESTOWN NY 14701 tion.

ACCOMODA nONS: J.J. Leasure Restaurant &Motor Inn. (NYFOA HDQS)-(716)346-2120 Fountain Forestry (Onlv 24 rooms available & will be held until September 8) Conesus Lake Campground.(716)346-5472. Southern Shores Campground. (716)346-5482. Letchworth State Park. (716)493-2611.

Quality Management REGISTRATION FORM of Please complete and mail this form (or copy) before Sept. 11, with your check Land and Timber payable to NYFOA to: Eileen Van Wie, 6017 County Rd #37, Springwater, NY • Forest Management 14560.For questions, call (716)367-2849. • Timber Sales • Forest Investment Consulting • Timber Appraisal and Valuation NAME: _ • Forest Taxation • Forest Practices and Wetland Laws (Couples include both fi rst names for name tags) • Land Use Planning • Conservation Easements ADDRESS: • Land Sales and Brokerage • Mapping and Remote Sensing • Wildlife and Recreation • Accounting Services PHONE: FOUNTAIN FORESTRY, INC. 21 Cliff Avenue, P.O. Box 1002 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 SAT 9/30 Registration $25.00 x persons = Total (includes continental breakfast, box lunch, buffet dinner & registration fee) Tel/Fax: (518) 359-3089

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA - '-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 • 9 TIMBER THIEVES BEWARE By Ron Pedersen Dear Mr. Wagner, and workers' commitment to being respon- This exchange of letters followed Attor- Our forest products industry plays an sible stewards of our precious natural re- ney General Vacco's 3/14/95 motion be- important role in preserving and enhanc- sources. fore the state supreme court charging that ing New York's pristine environment, By working together to combat illicit David M. Subic of Johnstown has contin- while also helping our state's economy to timber practices by unscrupulous loggers ued to cut timber despite a 1994 court or- grow. and others, we can accomplish that and also der that permanently barred him from the Unfortunately, a small minority of dis- ensure that New York's forest products in- lumber business. That court order honest loggers has helped tarnish the dustry remains strong, and our environment stemmed from a suit brought by the Attor- industry's reputation of concern and care remains pure. ney General's office in February 1994 con- for our environment. tending that Subic routinely failed to pay My office is committed to preserving Sincerely, for lumber and firewood that he removed our environment -- and to restoring the Is/ Dennis C. Vacco from customers' land, that he cut more tim- public's confidence in the timber owners' Attorney General ber than authorized, including removing timber from lands adjoining that of his cus- tomers, and that his logging practices Can Your Tree Protector caused excessive environmental damage. The state learned that Subic continued his logging business despite the court or- Cut It? der and also has failed to pay the $650,000 restitution and penalties ordered by the If your tree protector does not op- If your tree protector doesn't allow court. Hence, the Attorney General is now timize tree growth, it doesn't cut it. easy access to the tree to perform seeking criminal and civil contempt 'charges against Subic. In growth tests against other protec- maintenance, it doesn't cut it. tors, TREE PRO wins every time. The whole purpose of using tree Dear Attorney General Vacco: TREE PRO won the Pennsylvania protectors in the first place is to The New York Forest Owners Associa- Bureau of Forestry test by a margin provide better care. That often tion notes with great interest and support your criminal and civil contempt proceed- of six inches over number two. And means you must open the ings against an Albany area logger who has in a two-year test con- protector to examine and ignored the 1994 court order barring him ducted by Ontario's treat the tree. TREE PRO from the lumber business. Ministry of Natural opens and closes easily. With the increase in value of New Resources, TREE PRO York's prized hardwoods, incidents of tim- came: in first both years. ber theft are becoming increasingly com- mon. While our 2000 members believe that dishonest Joggers are a very small minor- If your tree protector TRffPRO ity in the forest products industry, the huge doesn't provide the A Cut Above the Rest. environmental damage and monetary loss best possible protec- they can cause in a short period of time can be devastating to a land owner. tion, it doesn't cut it. Effective enforcement and timely pros- In the same tests, TREE ecution of timber theft assures punishment PRO came in first in INTRODlJCING! of the guilty and provides an essential de- survival rate. There TREE PROIR. terrent for others who may be tempted to steal timber. Our association stands ready were fewer fatalities A lower cost protector to establish to assist you, district attorneys, and state and less die-back. wildlife and conifer ptantlngs. Call and local enforcement agencies in any way today for your free sample and copies we can to further prosecution of timber of the tree protector research dis- thieves. If your tree protector doesn't pro- Sincerely, vide the utmost ill portability, it cussed in this ad. isl Don LWagner doesn't cut it. 1-800- 875- 8071 President, NYFOA The days when you had to deal with Input on timberihCjtcindtre5pass the awkwardness of tube-type pro- TREE PRO may be directed to NYFOA, c/o tectors are over. TREE PRO protec- Ronald W. Pedersen, 22 Also Available: tors come flat and are easily trans- Vandenburg Lane, Latham, NY Organic Weed Mats 12110~J189. . ported into the field. 3180 W. 250 N. • West Lafayette, IN 47906

10 OJ NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 BOOK REVIEW THE NORTHERN FOREST By David Dobbs and Richard Ober Although the opinions and comments terviews of people while they are working 368 pages with maps, a glossary, index, generated by the special grass roots efforts in the respective environment. and a short bibliography, THE NORTH- of the NFLC, represent a remarkable re- With respect to the final report of the ERN FOREST deals with the 26 million sult by government to detail traditional use NFLC the Chairman, New York's Bob acres located in Maine, New Hampshire, and future stewardship of this great forest, Bendick said, " ...these recommendations Vermont, and New York; the same region Dobbs and Ober avoid the ponderous, re- should not just apply to the north coun- contemporaneously examined in the com- tain the required objectivity, entertain, and, try, but should be relevant and helpful prehensive study by the Northern Forest most importantly, convey heart. to forest land owners throughout the Lands Council (NFLC,see NY FOREST To read a book which pointedly endeav- four states ..." This is true because of the OWNER, MIJ 95). This book, however, is ors to contribute to the debates, to be use- extraordinary effort expended by the NFLC not a government publication; but a sensi- ful in its contribution, and to be accurate to obtain local input. I think this book by tive personal account drawn from named and evenhanded in its representation is cer- Dobbs and Ober has a comparable value individuals with lives intimately linked to tainly worth the time. To also feel the sen- with a similar message and to quote them, the past and future of the four state area. timents and passions of the people who live "To make further progress in solving The authors have chosen residents as on the land, is to share and be comforted in complicated land-use problems, environ- representatives of the different stakehold- the difficulties of forestry with which all mentalists must develop new solutions in ers; such as, sportsmen, birders, owners, of us are familiar. As a typical example, the same way that good foresters man- professional managers, and political lead- Dobbs and Ober acknowledge the brown- age woodlands: from the ground up, and ers. They are quoted with suitable back- headed cowbird parasitism and the scien- in response to local conditions. And no ground in the fashion of a journalist while tific uncertainties associated with the de- one knows these conditions better than interspersing observations of both natural crease in northern nesting of migratory the locals." and cultural content. This approach de- songbirds; and with equal balance they Published by Chelsea Green Publishing scribes the conflicts which accompany land describe the pros and cons of clearcuts, both Company of White River Junction, use with a reality not captured in the gov- large and small. This is done not by essay Vermont,THE NORTHERN FOREST is ernment report. and impersonal conclusions; but with in- available at book stores or by calling 1-800- 639-4099. $23.00. - R.J. Fox

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NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA - 1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 • 11 CHAPTER! AFFILIA TES Cayuga April 21-28 the chapter participated with displays in the Cayuga County celebration of the 25th anniversary of the first Earth Day at several locations. Members of the chapter were involved with other organizations in the planting of American Chestnut trees from four differ- ent genetic strains at four institutional sites and at numerous private properties. The in- stitutional sites were: two sportsmen's clubs, the county community college, and, significantly, Fillmore Glen State Park; over 100 trees were planted with more pledged! May 20th, the Cayuga Chapter with par- ticipation of the Central NY and Tioga Chapters, the county Environmental Man- agement Council, and the Cornell Coop- erative Extension sponsored the downlink site for the Oklahoma Extension Service's National Video Conference, "Managing Arbor Day 1995, scouts and their leaders plant American Chestnut seedlings Forest Ecosystems". on property of the Cayuga County Sportsmen's Club.

Catskill Jack & Nancy McShane have Jack, President of CFA,is a retired NYC been named 1995 New York State policeman and Nancy is an airline atten- Forest Association dant for American Airline. They purchased Outstanding Tree Farmers As reported in the last issue of THE their 254 acre parcel on Bussey Hollow FOREST OWNER, the Catskill region had Road in Andes (Delaware County) in been nominated for Biosphere Reserve des- 1986. Their 185 forested acres became NY ignation. The honor is granted by the Tree Farm #2949 in July 1993; the inspect- United Nations Man and the Biosphere pro- ing forester was Dinnie Sloman. The pri- gram to help address conservation and sus- mary objectives of the McShane Tree tainable development issues on a large Farm are wildlife management and habi- tat improvement and enjoyment of the scale. The designation is honorary and par- property (hunting, fishing, and hiking). ticipation is voluntary. There is no regu- Timber production is a secondary, but latory component to the designation. important goal. The farm has an extensive However, announcement of the proposed road system, over 75 bird houses, and designation drew unexpected criticism and Stewardship Incentives Program practices; opposition. Letters of agreement from the such as, Timber Stand Improvement (TSI), counties included in the designation must seep development, and trail improvement. accompany the nomination; but several of Jack is a graduate of the NYS Ranger the counties have already voted against the School and a very active Master Forest proposal. Most county officials agree that Owner. As a MFO, Jack is involved at the it is because the Biosphere Reserve pro- community, regional, state, and even na- gram is something that they don't know tionallevels (The National Conference on enough about. The nomination has been Jack McShane Forest Stewardship in Nebraska). tabled indefinitely. NYS Outstanding Tree Farmer for 1995.

Western Finger Lakes Despite the chilly weather approxi- an English Oak on the Honeoye School We had a perfect day with another large mately 40 people viewed Dale Schaefer's grounds in Bruce's memory. group of 40 people. Their ideas and for- woods two years after a timber sale. A successful woodswalk was accom- estry practices have created a beautiful Arbor Day, WFL members and the fam- plished on Don & Suzie Grosz's property. place to commune with nature. ily and friends of Bruce Byington planted

12 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 Southeastern Adirondack Over 60 persons attended our April 15th spring woodwalks; guests included Matt Penrod, current vice-chair of the NYS Tree Farm Committee and Wayne Underwood, SIP contractor. At Richard Glasser's property, we saw how goldenrod and sumac can be turned into a field of clover; how Japanese larch, spruce, and apple trees were planted to en- hance and restore habitat. Long held ideas were compared to current practices in re- gard to the forest stewardship program, using bluebird houses, importance of soil samples in site preparation, etc. Ron Cadieux explains how to establish a permanent wildlife food plot (SIP #8) As Ron Cadieux, NYS DEC Sr. For- on the SchoenbrodiSelby property. Photo by Patricia Kay ester, stated, "The trails are the finest I've use which made it easier to walk. ... We saw curves of trails wider to accommodate any seen." We all saw and walked some of them how the 125 acres are managed for view- needed fire equipment and that conserva- at the David Schoenbrod and Jan Selby ing, recreation, and conservation. We tion seed mixture with a 30% shady mix property. We appreciated the leaf blower' s learned that it's important to make the variety works good on a shady trail.

~B~D~~re33RD ANNUAL...... SPRING- MEETING Spring meetings just keep getting bet- ter and more interesting. Again, this year, many of us had the opportunity to welcome a new president: Bill Minerd, for the next watch. We got all the reports, how we did last year, how we fare financially, and we got our last report from retiring Executive Director, John Marchant. NYFOA is growing and getting bigger and better ev- ery year. Keith Argow, President of the National Woodland Owners Association, travelled from Virginia to share his views on the National Forestry Perspective. Keith was eloquent and informative and amusing. Forestry is getting lots of attention ....some good, some not so good. The really good news is that many competent people are at NYFOA 1995 Spring Meeting. - Photo courtesy of Keith Argow. work in each state and nationally to try to keep a good balance of conservation and binations of maps and details heretofore un- do to make property look more attractive stewardship.Educating legislators is high available or uncommon. after a harvest. on the agenda; and the interests of all for- Daniel McGough with the We were all given a program evalua- est owners are being served. nyforestsONLINE program showed us how tion form to complete and were asked to Neil Lampson of the U.S. Forest Ser- to tap into a huge fund of information propose ideas for future annual meetings. vice gave an excellent talk on Crop Tree through our computers. It's easy, fun, in- These evaluation forms contributed to the Management with lots of slides to help us expensive, and puts you on the cutting edge last few meetings ...after all, NYFOA wants understand the concepts involved. of forestry ideas and innovations. It does to offer its membership a program of last- Lunch (and a goodone) was followed look fairly simple for anyone with the most ing value. If future meetings are as good as by the awards ceremony. It is always fun basic computer skills. This offers woodlot this past one; I hope more of you will take to see deserving people honored by their owners an enormous menu of facts and the time to travel to Syracuse for them; peers. avenues to further information on the ques- these programs are one of the great perks The afternoon's program was a romp in tions and concerns that keep us awake at of belonging to NYFOA. It is always a treat cyberspace and high technology with Jeff night. to talk with people from different parts of Nugent of the Northern Forest Lands In- Robin Hoffman, Landscape Architect, New York State and see how NYFOA has ventory who showed us how GIS (Geo- gave a slide presentation of timber harvest- affected their approach to stewardship. graphic Information System), GPS (Glo- ing with an eye to improving the visual bal Positioning System), and Remote Sens- quality of property. Her program graphi- Betty Densmore is Chairperson of ing can provide woodlot owners with com- cally illustrated simple things that we can NYFOA's Editorial Committee.

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 • 13 Betty & Don Wagner Win NYFOA Award The Heiberg The New York Forest Owners Association's Outstanding Service Award Memorial Award was presented to Betty and Don Wagner at A renowned Professor of Silviculture, the 33rd Annual Meeting and Awards Ban- Svend O. Heiberg devoted much of his ca- quet held April 29 at Marshall Hall, SUNY / ESF. reer here at the N.Y. College of Forestry. Dr. Heiberg first proposed the establish- Betty Wagner has designed and crafted ment of an association of Forest Landown- two beautiful quilts and donated them to ers in N. Y. State. He enlisted the efforts of benefit NYFOA. The first quilt provided Dean Shirley and together they initiated the the Central New York Chapter with a tre- meetings that eventually organized this suc- mendous boost to their treasury; receipts cessful Forest Owners Association. This from the raffle of the second quilt will en- award is presented in Dr. Heiberg's rich both the general NYFOA treasury and memory. a proportional fraction to each chapter or 1966 Hardy Shirley affiliate according to their donations. These 1967 David B. Cook quilts represent the "labor of love" typical Bob Sand (I), Don and Betty Wagner 1968 Floyd Carlson of NYFOA Awardees. with NYFOA Award. 1969 Mike Demeree Don is serving his second term as Di- He gave freely of his time and energy to 1970 No Award rector and just finished two years as Presi- meet and know a great many members per- 1971 Fred Winch, Jr. dent. His energy and leadership have pro- sonally; and attended chapter and affiliate 1972 John Stock duced outstanding results. Membership has meetings in every corner of the state. 1973 Robert M. Ford increased by over 23% during this time. 1974 C. Eugene Farnsworth Don worked very hard to get more people Bob Sand (I), Don and Betty Wagner with 1975 Alex Dickson involved and liked committees to be active. NYFOA award. 1976 Edw. W. Littlefield 1977 Maurice Postley 1978 Ralph Nyland Wes Suhr Receives Special Award 1979 Fred C. Simmons 1980 William Harlow Wesley E. Suhr has been a member of 1981 Curtis H. Bauer NYFOA for ten years, serving two terms 1982 Neil B. Gutchess as a Board Director and seven years as THE 1983 David W. Taber FOREST OWNER's Ask A Forester Edi- 1984 John W. Kelley tor. Wes organized the Northern 1985 Robert G. Potter Adirondack Chapter, served three years as 1986 Karyn B. Richards chapter chair, and four years as publisher 1987 Henry G. Williams ofNAC News. He published THE WOOD- 1988 Robert M.Sand LAND STEWARD for three years and is a 1989 Willard G. Ives member of the DEC Region 6 Forest Prac- 1990 Ross S Whaley tice Board. Wes received the 1993 NYFOA 1991 Robt. S. Stegemann Outstanding Service Award. 1992 Bonnie & Don Colton Wes was recognized by the NY Society 1993 Michael C. Greason of American Foresters with the 1994 For- 1994 Douglas C. Allen estry Education Award. He started teach- 1995 John C. Marchant ing here in NY at the Wanakena Ranger (see page 16) School in 1974; 1982-1985 he served as the Bob Sand and Wes Suhr Director; and in 1988 he retired.

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1978 Emiel Palmer 1984 Dorothy Wertheimer 1990 Earl Pfarner 1979 Ken Eberley 1985 David H. Hanaburgh 1991 Helen & John Marchant 1980 Helen Varian 1986 A.W.Roberts, Jr. 1992 Richard J. Fox 1981 J. Lewis Dumond 1987 Howard O. Ward 1993 Wesley E. Suhr . 1982 Lloyd Strombeck 1988 Mary & Stuart McCarty 1994 Alfred B. Signor 1983 Evelyn Stock 1989 Alan R. Knight 1995 Betty & Don Wagner

14 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 "Watersheds are Essential to Our Lives" FIELD DAYS 48th New York State Woodsmen's Field Days & PUBLIC SEMINAR AUG. 18, 19, 20 The 48th annual NYS Woodsmen's Adirondack High School Field Days held at Boonville will fea- Ford Street (Route 294), Boonville, NY ture Forest Industry Tours at Ethan FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1995 Allen Furniture, Pulaski Wood Com- 6:15-6:45 PM Free Registration, door prizes; 7:10 Radio Broadcast pany, N, M. Sargent & Sons, Harden GOAL: To help people interested in logging, watersheds,and forestry gain power, Furniture, 3-B Timber, and Lyonsdale obtain knowledge, and share their viewpoints. Energy. The tours all take place on Fri- OPPORTUNITY: You may participate. Aisle microphones will be available. day the 18th; they are free; and further details may be obtained and reservations should be made with Phyllis White, FORESTRY, WATERSHEDS, TIMBER THEFT, AND POLITICS Executive Coordinator at (315)942- Featuring the following speakers and topics: 4593, PO Box 123, Boonville, NY with Peter E. Black, Professor of Water and Related Land Resources; l3309. SUNYIESF; as moderator * Responsibility & Respect: Loggers, Foresters, and Owners - Dinnie Sloman, Executivwe Director (Licensed as a lawyer), of the six county Catskill Forest Associa- tion. 0 * Politics, Forest-Industry Image, and Trade Associations - Robert G. Potter, Presi- 25 /0 dent, Potter Lumber Co., Inc., Allegany, NY, S * Watersheds, Forestry, and Politics - Richard 1. Coombe, Chair, Watershed Agricul- MORE E tural Council, Inc. of the 5 county Catskill and 3 county Croton watersheds for the 9 PROFITS E million inhabitants of the Metropolitan New York City area, From * Timber Theft and Growing and Harvesting Forests - David W. Taber, Senior Exten- sion Associate, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University Every Log!! u * Meet the speakers and refreshments: 9:30-10:00 PM. Adjourn. s Broadcast on Radio Station WBRV (900 AM & 101.3 FM) of the Atwood Broadcasting Corporation 7: 10 PM - 9:30 PM, A T Sponsored by: Cornell Cooperative Extension In cooperation with the New York Forest Owners Association; Empire State Forest Portable Band-Sawmill w Products Association, Black River-St. Lawrence RC&D forestry committee; SUNY/ THE TIMBER ESF; and NY Society of American Foresters, o HARVESTER EDGE: We can tell you how to o profitably setup and run D How a milling business of S much your own. because we're M running our own!' E is it N

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NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 • 15 JOHN C. MARCHANT By Betty Densmore John Marchant retired in April of this year as NYFOA's Executive Director; a post he has held since October of 1989. During this time he has won (with his wife, Helen) the 1991 NYFOA Outstanding Ser- vice Award and the NY Society of Ameri- can Foresters Communication Award; he became an Honorary Member of the Soci- ety of American Foresters (the first in over 20 years for the NYSAF); and this year the Heiberg Award and a special award from the National Woodland Owners Associa- tion. John has given much time, effort, and talent to NYFOA in his years as Executive Director; he has helped almost double our membership and has brought NYFOA na- tional recognition. In mulling over how to convey John's accomplishments I thought of listing all the things he has done on NYFOA's behalf and we would have pages of copy; and this somehow missed the John and Boy Scout Troop on woodswalk. mark. I have chosen to ask various people who have worked with John for their words, are drawn to support whatever he is lead- Dan McGough, nyforestsONLINE: therefore: ing. In my career, I've been fortunate to "John is a tremendous guy. One word Helen Marchant: "I have to say I am meet many, many wonderful landowners comes to mind instantly when I think of delighted to have John retired again; and who love our state's "treernendous" renew- John,"selflessness". He extends himself it has been great. Now we are doing all the able forest resource. Without a doubt, John fully to anyone who needs a hand. He's a things we had planned eight years ago. But leads the pack." very competent, very professional repre- I have no regrets of his involvement with Marian Mowatt, Secretary AFC sentative for any cause, with the ability to NYFOA, for we have met so many won- NYFOA, "I know most humans aren't in- immerse himself totally in any project. A derful people and I know he feels that has terested but John likes sauted parsnips!" friend, a true friend. Someone I am very been the greatest benefit for him. Naturally Bob Sand, Awards Committee Chair- happy and proud to call my friend." I am very proud of him and always have man: "In 1989 John volunteered to act as Eileen Van Wie, WFL Chapter Chair: been." NYFOA's Ex. Dir. His unique talents "John, your thoughtfulness has been more Don Wagner, Past President NYFOA: coupled with boundless energy found in- appreciated than you know. When I agreed "John is the most sincere man I have ever stant challenges to pique a sincere desire to be the WFL chairperson, I had no idea met. In the years I have worked with him to expand his personal interest in forestry. what was involved with the position, there he showed nothing but total devotion to Soon after membership, in 1986, he helped had not been a chair for 7 months, which NYFOA, even when it interfered with found the WFL chapter, which today is the meant there was no predecessor to ask what things he would rather have been doing; largest chapter in NYFOA. With untiring was expected of me. I received a phone call he never lost focus on NYFOA. He is bril- enthusiasm he began to make changes that from you inviting me to have coffee with liant with a very analytical mind and a very greatly enhanced the exposure of NYFOA. you. You offered me direction, informa- generous person. He gave so much beyond He traveled widely and often, developing tion, and ideas for the chapter. I'm still un- his time to NYFOA. I wish he'd smile good relationships with other organiza- organized after two years; but have always more." tions, associations, governmental agencies, remembered your help when you spent Mike Greason,NYS DEC Associate and academia. His expertise in computer those four hours with me,(1t was really only Forester: "For me, John has been an inspi- data base management was of significant one hour, Helen!). Thank you, John." ration. At a time when I was becoming frus- value to NYFOA. His leadership has vastly Keith Argow, National Woodland trated with my career, John came along to broadened NYFOA's horizons and in- Owners Association President: "When I provide extremely effective leadership for creased membership dramatically. Here think of John, he's the only person I know forestry and thus rebuilt my energy and pur- was a dynamo of ideas, enthusiasm, vision, who has a paper roof on his bam. Because pose. John is a man of great vision who and great ability. Eloquent, determined, he's a working woodland owner, he: grows also possesses the ability to conceive and knowledgeable, he has been success- his own timber, mills his own timber, builds projects and the ability to network people ful from day one in advancing NYFOA's with his own timber and looks for innova- to work towards that vision. He develops influence and involvement in education tive products made from wood. He found puzzle parts which make the big picture and stewardship. It has been a true plea- the paper roofing and gave it a try. That achievable. He provides this leadership in sure to have been associated with both sets the tone in dealing with this retired re- such a quiet, generous manner that people Marchants these past 5 112 years." searcher and able administrator with a life

16 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 time of accomplishments. He is a "can-do" organizer. Thinking of John always brings a smile to me because you know with John you will always get a thoughtful and posi- tive response. He is a delight to work with; I feel proud and privileged to have his coun- sel as Northeastern Regional VicePresident for NWO." Stuart McCarty, NYFOA past Presi- dent,"John is a genius to my way of think- ing. He is effective, gets things done. He is articulate, speaks and writes clearly. He is dedicated, a hard worker. He was too valu- able as our Ex. Dir. even to consider "let- ting" him retire to putter in his woodlot, his dream of what to do after leaving a de- manding job at Kodak. Consequently, I made it one of my priorities, the most im- portant one, to do all I could to retain John and to relieve him of the duties that either bored or distracted him from more inter- esting NYFOA related activities. Both Don Wagner and I succeeded and must now Bob Sand (r) presents Heiberg Award to grant that John has more than earned the John accompanied by standing ovation. right to devote more time to his woods. Good Luck, John!" wish I could find some meaningful way to Mary McCarty, NYFOA past Presi- oppose the hate. Here, I had to pause for dent: "First a letter from a recently retired breath. John took the opportunity to offer Kodak-person asking about forming a just six words that immediately broke the chapter - a questionnaire, number of acres, fever and offered a prescription for eradi- commitment, meeting-date possibilities. cation of many maladies. Softly, and most Then a phone call. Could we meet him at earnestly, he said, "You have to follow your the mall to take him to the annual meeting heart." in Syracuse? Make of car? How do we rec- Bill Minerd,NYFOA President, "He's ognize each other? Off we went. How do so gracious, ready to listen to ideas, im- you pronounce Marchant? The rest is his- parts enthusiasm in people, motivates them. tory. We met numerous times and the WFL His warmth; what a friend! Like you've was off and running. Meanwhile we got to known him forever even though you know each other; our lifestyles and patterns. haven't. His great leadership; the personal That's what makes friendships. A 7:45 AM skills for working with people. I'm sorry John receives Special Recognition Award call is either the kids or John, who has been he won't be with us, his work would have from Keith Argow, President of National up since 4:30 patiently waiting to share the continued to carry us forward." Woodland Owners Association. latest developments of the chapter or the There are some of the things a few Photo by Eric Johnson big picture of the needs of NYFOA. Stuart people had to say about John. Helen said and John became a team; and I was a happy John will kill me when he reads this.He diamonds ...and as pleased. I didn't expect part of the conversations in our breakfast really hates tributes.What would I say this of this able administrator, this very room. We got to know Helen and Debbie about John? Ditto to all of the above. Still correct Executive Director. with visits to the Marchants. Friends - yes. after attending Board Meetings for a year I He gave NYFOA more than years of his One of the reasons to be thankful for began to expect all this of John. It is just time and effort. He motivated so many of NYFOA.Helen and John, enjoy the new what he does! The unexpected bonus for us by his kindness and enthusiasm. Simply freedom!" me was John's deep love and appreciation by listening to us. John really listens; he Charlie Mowatt,NYS DEe Associate for nature. He doesn't look at forests as just makes you think you have the best idea in Forester, retired: "Last winter I was suffer- potential profits. This man can look at a the world. He makes us all strive to excel. ing from a severe case of cabin fever com- distant forest in the spring and see a thou- Thank you, John. plicated by a compound fracture of some sand shades of green. He is as excited as a My apologies to the legions of you who long term forestry relationships and further child at having bluebird fledglings in a nest would have liked to add to this tribute. You debilitation from a rash of hateful rhetoric box on his property. He can wax poetic could drop him a line or phone him, or we in the news. John recognized the symptoms about the flight of a Marsh Hawk. He notes, could do a whole issue on all that John and made a house call; rather, a phone call. with total appreciation, a solitary painted means to each of us. I shall be forever grateful for the care John trillium, the drifts of Dame's Rocket at ev- Maybe then I'd be at the head of a very exhibited by calling. He listened while I ery forest edge, the burgeoning life in his long line of folks that John has to kill I babbled on about my disenchantment with pond each spring. A sleet storm turns his some of the forestry players and my con- forest into acres of diamonds and John is Betty Densmore is Chairperson of cern for the rise in hate in this country. I as astonished as if they were real NYFOA's Editorial Committee.

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 • 17 STREAM CORRIDORS By Homer E. Stennett Flowing Streams As Nature made them, flowing streams are one of the most beautiful and reward- ing parts of our environment. As men used them, flowing streams of- ten became ugly and damaging to the en- vironment. Long ago we learned how to correct the damage men had done to streams. Ex- amples tell the story .....

DAVIS BROOK Davis Brook flows westward In Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties near Jamestown. The stream once meandered down the valley but was straightened to accommodate the road that runs beside it. The stream struck back and regularly un-

lent food near the water. They ate it off regularly. Then in 1955, William Shields, the farmer, and his son, Richard, built a new fence so that the cows could no longer enter the creek except for a 50 foot-wide crossing where the cows could also get water. Basket Willow shrubs provided by the Nursery Division of the NYS Conser- vation Department (currently NYS DEC) were planted. Picture D shows the condition of the creek as it was in 1955 and a troop of Boy Scouts and their leader as they prepared to plant Basket Willow shrubs. At the same time Bill Shields and his son were building a fence above the high bank, Mrs. Shields was preparing a lunch for the scouts and

dercut the road; and much work was done by the highway department to protect it. The stream was part of the adjoining pas- ture and the cows found the most succu-

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18 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUUAUG 1995 other workers. Picture E was taken in 1994, 39 years after the first picture with the cam- era pointed directly toward where the boys had stood. All the area is fully vegetated. Picture G taken in 1955 was a high bank that regularly washed out at the toe caus- ing large amounts of soil to slide into the stream to be carried down stream to the Mississippi River. After the stream was protected from grazing, some bulldozer work was done to move the stream away from the high bank and Basket Willow shrubs were planted. At that time Crown Vetch now common on road banks was not known in New York. A handful of Crown Vetch seed was available; therefore, on the top of the high bank at about 25 foot inter- vals, a small amount of sod was removed and a few seeds were planted. The idea was

ture and the condition of the stream was caused by cattle grazing off all protective vegetation. Picture J was taken in 1994, 39 years after the first picture. Pasturing of the stream was stopped about 1965. The stream reestablished its own channel; and all of the vegetation is volunteer from plants and seeds that came with the water and lodged on the banks. There was evidence that shortly before the picture was taken, water five foot deep flowed. It caused no damage. Many miles of streams in New York, once terrible eyesores, are now beautiful and productive: lots of them because farms were abandoned and no longer pastured; many others because the farm owners made a conscious effort to improve them. Every- body who loves the out of doors, benefits. that as the Vetch grew and hung over the bank, it would drop seeds, germinate, and protect the bank. It worked and Crown Vetch helped to stabilize the bank. Picture H, taken in 1994, is looking di- rectly at the high bank, now completely vegetated.The whole length of the stream is now fully protected. Many high waters have flowed down the stream in recent years without causing any damage. It has been many years since the highway depart- ment had to do any work to protect the road.

COLDSPRING CREEK Coldspring Creek is in Cattaraugus County, about ten miles south of Salamanca. The stream is located on the reservation of the Seneca Indian Nation. It flows through a terminal moraine made by the Wisconsin Glacier. In it are many Mountains remote in Canada. Homer Stennett, a resident of Jamestown.is rounded boulders, some of them granite Picture I was taken of the stream in retired after 39 years employed by the US which were brought from the Laurentide 1955. This reach of the stream was in pas- Soil Conservation Service.

NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 • 19 AMBROSIA BEETLES - a study in symbiosis By Douglas Allen These insects have garnered much at- tention from entomologists world wide be- cause of their economic significance and fascinating life style. They are a small group within the "true" bark beetle family (see AprillMay, 1994 issue) but are char- acterized by a feeding behavior that dif- fers markedly from their relatives. Attacks by ambrosia beetles do no structural dam- age to logs or lumber, but their activity re- sults in significant degrade if the landowner's goal is to produce a wood product.

Ecological Role Fig. 2 A block of wood Ordinarily, ambrosia beetle activity goes with ambrosia beetle unnoticed in forests where it plays an im- tunnels: A, outer bark; portant biological role in the early stages B, inner bark; "cradle" of nutrient cycling. Attacks usually are as- indicated by arrow. sociated with freshly cut or windblown ices (Fig. I) beneath the entrance hole, at trees and standing trees that are severely the base of an infested tree or under infested Biology stressed or that have been killed recently logs. The beetles excavate an intricate net- In contrast to true bark beetles that live by other agents. Their galleries provide work of tunnels (Fig. 2) a few to several and feed only in a narrow zone just under openings for microorganisms and moisture inches into the sapwood, in some cases the bark (Fig. 2,B)(hence, the common that, together, accelerate decomposition. even reaching the heartwood. Tunnel di- names "bark beetles" or "inner bark bor- Only a few species attack vigorous trees. ameter varies from 1/32" to 1/8", depend- ers"), ambrosia beetles do not eat woody ing on the species of ambrosia beetle. The material and spend no time beneath bark. Signs and Symptoms small size of the tunnel is reflected in an- They provide for their own nutrition by The reddish brown to black adults are other common name for this group, "pin- feeding on a fungus that flourishes within less than 3/16" long. Upon locating a suit- worm". A black stain is associated with the the galleries. These "fungus gardens" origi- able host, they bore directly into the wood tunnel wall and adjacent wood. nate from spores that female beetles carry and produce very fine, dust-like wood chips Many people encounter evidence of am- with them in special pocket-like structures that are swept out of the tunnel. These brosia beetles while splitting firewood. The associated with their exoskeleton or "skin". borings match the color of the sapwood, small holes, stain and network of galleries The inoculum is passed from one beetle usually very light brown to bright white. are especially common in birch, maple and generation to the next. Both larvae and The boring dust accumulates in bark crev- oak. adults feed on this "ambrosia". The fungus is responsible for the black stain that ac- companies each tunnel. Some ambrosia beetles deposit eggs directly in the tunnel, others excavate short galleries, called "cradles" (Fig. 2), along the sides of the main gallery. Fungal spores are extruded into each cradle and (or) tunnel. By the time eggs hatch there is plenty of mycelium (my-seal-ium), a mat of thread-like tubes that constitute the vegetative structure of the fungus, to nourish both adults and de- veloping larvae.

Hosts and Susceptibility Many species of conifers and broad leaved trees are subject to infestations by at least one species of ambrosia beetle. Host material is only susceptible as long as the amount of moisture in the wood exceeds the fiber saturation point; that is, a mois- ture content of approximately 30% or more. Below this point there is no free water in Fig. 1. Accumulations of white boring dust on a maple log infested by ambrosia beetles. the wood cells and any water that exists in the wood is chemically bound to cell walls. 20 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUL/AUG 1995 . - Firewood Was The Answer By Don Steger Everyone has something they do well. I Cutting firewood began at Cold Brook can stack wood. Neat stacks of firewood Farm in 1956 when we installed a drying in the summer sun gives me a feel- woodburning furnace in our old farmhouse. ing of unparalleled satisfaction, except per- I soon found a market for fireplace wood haps for the sound of a tom turkey gob- and produced about 100 face cord a year in bling in the spring woods. [see page 2] ..• spare time from work on our game farm The commercial firewood cutter should . - and hunting preserve . live by a simple rule: make a good product - Our 1,100acre farm consists of approxi- and deal fairly with his customers. mately 800 acres of woodland.Of that, 200 acres had always been woodland and 600 Don served as chairman of the NYS Re- acres have since reverted to woodland af- gion 7 Forest Practice Board for over ten ter cultivation.It soon became apparent to years; a past recipient of the NYS Outstand- me that in our woodland were trees of poor ing Tree Farmer Award, his Tree Farm is form, some low quality species, and areas located in Cortland County. where the trees were just growing too thick. Cutting firewood was the answer for me. Because of the demands of the game Fig. 3. Ambrosia beetle damage to yellow farm,time did not permit me to turn all the birch veneer. Actual dia. of each hole culls and thinning into firewood. Much was is 1 mm (.04 inches). left in the woods where it was cut. Ambrosia beetle attacks are especially In 1981my wife and I retired, she from common in freshly cut logs that are left in teaching and I from operating the game the woods and (or) retained on a shaded farm. We purchased a wheel skidder and log deck for several weeks. Under these woodsplitter; and I started working in the conditions, damage is most severe to logs woods full time. The energy crisis was here cut in spring and early summer, a time when and firewood was in demand. After cutting adults are most active. and splitting all spring and early summer, in the fall of 1981I had 500 face cord all Economic Significance stacked, dry, and ready for marketing. Commercial loss to ambrosia beetle ac- I cut only the harder woods for sale, no tivity occurs in the form of degrade associ- basswood, poplar, or tulip. Rot is split out ated with the presence of dark-stained pin and larger knots are excluded. My split holes in lumber or veneer processed from wood is stacked off the ground in individual infested logs (Fig. 3). This loss is especially stacks and at least as far apart as the length important, because the damage occurs in of the wood, with the bark side facing up. the sapwood where the most valuable clear Why? Bark holds the moisture in the wood, lumber or veneer should be found. green and after it is cut. With the bark side Prevention up the moisture will drain out faster. The The best way to prevent damage is to wood storage area should have good air movement and as much direct sunlight as process logs quickly. Minimize the avail- (Graphic from "Wild in New York": ability of susceptible logs (i.e., freshly cut, possible. Our customers expect a dry uni- vs: 2, No.3 1994) above fiber saturation) during periods of form product year after year and this is what beetle flight, usually in the spring and early we supply. If even drier wood is wanted, it summer. Even logs decked adjacent to a should be kept inside where the relative woodland may be invaded. So, most espe- humidity is usually lower and constant. cially in the spring, process logs quickly. Trees can be cut when the leaves are out As long as the moisture content of the wood and can be left until the leaves are dry and remains high enough, the sap within will brittle. This removes about half of the mois- ferment and emit chemical odors that ture. This is a good plan for weekend cut- greatly facilitates the insect's ability to lo- ters, saving them some drying time. cate a suitable log. Any log that is produc- We now heat our 100-year-old home -- VOSS Signs ing light colored "dust" should be suspect with a woodburning boiler in an adjacent Uept.. NYF. Box 553. ManJlu~. N.Y. 13104 and quickly processed. building. In the boiler we burn odd-sized Ph. (315) 682-3418 (Mon.·F'r1. 9-51 pieces, knotty wood, some rot, and some This is the 21st in the series of articles con- softer woods. tributed by Dr.Allen, Professor of Forest Entomology at SUNY/ESF. NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JULIAUG 1995 • 21 ON GUYS AND DOLLS By Jane Sorensen Lord, PhD, OTR, ND ness), Alzheimer's, high blood pressure, co- "Having a senior moment?", my mom chlear deafness AND vertigo (chronic diz- asked Gordon, my husband, when he for- ziness). got what he was talking about in mid-sen- I gave mom her first bottle of extract tence. and told her to look up Ginkgo the next "Didn't you take your Ginkgo?" time she went to the library. She went the "There's a huge Ginkgo in the middle next day and immediately started taking 20 of campus; should I collect the leaves and drops in the morning and evening. Within make my own?", my brother wants to 6 weeks her dizziness cleared and she be- know. The manager of information systems gan to feel a sense of "well-being, not up at Indiana University, he takes it to keep or higb, just good and comfortable". She sharp for his cyberspace work. has taken it ever since and has introduced My mom started to take Ginkgo six friends to it. She buys ginkgo by the dozen, years ago, when she was 75. She had started but swears she's not pushing it. getting dizzy when she rose too fast and When I learned as a child, that Ginkgo "spacey" at unexpected moments. After a was the oldest surviving tree on earth, we Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) full neurological work-up, including aCT fondly nicknamed the tree the "Dinosaur scan, her doctor told her nothing was Tree". I can also remember picking the Bingo!, a few days later, the leaves are full wrong; she was experiencing the normal leaves to use as dolls' fans. They worked out. aging process. fresh or pressed. I planted ten on my Tree Farm so I could Ginkgo is widely used and has been well Native to the Orient, it is described in make my own tincture. (Fill a quart jar 3/4 researched in Europe. the oldest Chinese herbal, Pen Tsao Chin~. full of cut-up leaves that have just begun It is prescribed to increase blood flow And in India's traditional Ayurvedic medi- to turn yellow in the fall and cover with as- to the brain and body, for macular degen- cine, Ginkgo is used in a longevity elixir. high-a proof Vodka you can buy. It turns a eration (the leading cause of adult blind- The trees were introduced in the West in deep shade of green in a few weeks and is 1730; but, according to Michael then ready for 112 tablespoon doses.) I Castleman's, The Healing Herbs, they were probably bought trees too young for rigor- ignored by European herbalists. However, ous Tree Farm life, because I had a 90% the trees grace streets and parks through- mortality after two years. This year I will out Europe, indeed the whole temperate fertilize and water the remaining survivor, world. The biggest I've ever seen is at the in the hopes it will make it to 4 feet by the Vanderbilt Manor in Hyde Park on the end of summer and grow enough.leaves to Hudson. There is also an old one on the make a quart. grounds of the former Havemeyer Estate About a month ago Dick Fox told me in Greenwich, CT. that someone asked him to ask me about There are a great many in New York taking Ginseng, a plant that is getting a lot City, easily discernable from the Lindens, of play by forest owners. It's a good tonic - Sycamores, Kentucky Coffee Beans, and herb that supports the immune system (and Honeysuckle Locusts, because of the which is believed to be a sexual stimulant Ginkgo's nifty leaves; but also, because for men - no research though). I felt like their leaves seem to pop out, not gradually saying, take Ginkgo, it's better for your emerge, in the spring. One day you walk brain. by a bunch and they look like winter, then Mom says to be sure to let you know Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that Ginkgo works slowly, not like an as- pirin for a headache. "Give it a chance to work and you'll soon notice that your fuzziness goes away, that you will feel clearer, and you will have a sense of well- being." And the leaves really do make great dolls' fans. Dr. Jane is a regular contributor to the NY FOREST OWNER, promotes the use of wild plants in our culture, and serves as Com- munications Liaisonfor the NYS Tree Farm Committee.

22 • NY FOREST OWNER NYFOA -1-800-836-3566 -INFO JUUAUG 1995 The Marketplace ADVERTISING ATTENTION small woodlot owners/part time loggers - For FARMI winches and VALBY chippers, write Hewitt's Hill RATES Haven, Locke, NY 13092 or call (315) 497 -1266 (Before 8AM Per Insert: or after 6PM). Display: $210 - per MEADOWVIEW NURSERY full page or 30 col, in.; QUALITY FIELD GROWN SEEDLINGS AND TRANS- $7 per col. in. PLANTS for reforestation and establishing wildlife habitat. Marketplace: $10 SPECIALIZING IN NUT TREE & WETLAND VARIETIES. P.O. Box 241, Byron, NY 14422 (716) 548-2207 FAX (716) minimum for 25 words 548-9014 or less, 1Oc each ad- ditional word. FOR SALE: 170 acres Allegany County; 80 acres pine and Contact: R.J. Fox, Editor hardwoods; deer, turkey, grouse; call Henry Hansen, evenings RD 3, Box 88, (716) 334-3569; Good project for interested woodsman. Moravia, NY 13118 For Sale - A well-managed timberland tract in Ellenburg, Fax/Phone: NY consisting of 191 acres near Upper Chateauguy Lake. (315)497-1078 Asking $85,000. For more details contact Ben Hudson at Wagner Woodlands and Co., P.O. Box 128, Lyme, NH 03768 Circulation 1950. (603) 795-2165.

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