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This fact sheet establishes species ratings to be used by tree appraisal experts with the trunk formula method for appraising the monetary value of trees in Utah.
001 - Species Ratings for Landscape Tree Appraisal in Utah | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

001 - Species Ratings for Landscape Tree Appraisal in Utah

This fact sheet establishes species ratings to be used by tree appraisal experts with the trunk formula method for appraising the monetary value of trees in Utah.

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This fact sheet describes characteristics of firewise plants and firewise landscapes, and lists examples of firewise plants that can be used in Utah landscapes.
002 - Firewise Plants for Utah Landscapes | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

002 - Firewise Plants for Utah Landscapes

This fact sheet describes characteristics of firewise plants and firewise landscapes, and lists examples of firewise plants that can be used in Utah landscapes.

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This fact sheet discusses what forest management planning is, why planning is beneficial for forest landowners, and how to go about preparing a forest management plan.
003 - Forest Management Planning | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

003 - Forest Management Planning

This fact sheet discusses what forest management planning is, why planning is beneficial for forest landowners, and how to go about preparing a forest management plan.

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This fact sheet describes why, when, and how to prune branches from landscape trees. It describes where to make pruning cuts to avoid stubs and flush-cuts, and describes why wound dressings.
004 - Pruning Landscape Trees: An Overview | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

004 - Pruning Landscape Trees: An Overview

This fact sheet describes why, when, and how to prune branches from landscape trees. It describes where to make pruning cuts to avoid stubs and flush-cuts, and describes why wound dressings.

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This fact sheet gives an overview on the use of tree and shrub windbreaks. It describes the many benefits of windbreaks and goes over important aspects of windbreak design.
005 - Windbreak Benefits and Design | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

005 - Windbreak Benefits and Design

This fact sheet gives an overview on the use of tree and shrub windbreaks. It describes the many benefits of windbreaks and goes over important aspects of windbreak design.

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This fact sheet describes 12 steps to follow to help ensure a successful timber sale. Important points to consider when preparing a timber harvest are included, but this publication is intended only as an introduction to the subject.
006 - Tips for Planning a Successful Timber Sale | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

006 - Tips for Planning a Successful Timber Sale

This fact sheet describes 12 steps to follow to help ensure a successful timber sale. Important points to consider when preparing a timber harvest are included, but this publication is intended only as an introduction to the subject.

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This fact sheet contains a selection of terms helpful for understanding forests and forest management. Terms are arranged in the categories of general forestry, measurement of forest resources, silviculture, timber harvest, and taxation.
007 - Forestry Terms | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

007 - Forestry Terms

This fact sheet contains a selection of terms helpful for understanding forests and forest management. Terms are arranged in the categories of general forestry, measurement of forest resources, silviculture, timber harvest, and taxation.

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This fact sheet describes what the streamside management zone (SMZ) is, how to identify it, and provides recommendations for conducting forest practices within SMZs.
008 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

008 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones

This fact sheet describes what the streamside management zone (SMZ) is, how to identify it, and provides recommendations for conducting forest practices within SMZs.

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This fact sheet outlines when a stream crossing is needed and describes three types of crossings: culverts, fords and bridges. Basic information on constructing each type is given, and sources for materials and further information are listed.
009 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Stream Crossings | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

009 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Stream Crossings

This fact sheet outlines when a stream crossing is needed and describes three types of crossings: culverts, fords and bridges. Basic information on constructing each type is given, and sources for materials and further information are listed.

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This fact sheet discusses forest roads as they relate to water quality. Road planning, construction, use, maintenance and removal are covered.
010 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Forest Roads | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

010 - Managing Forests for Water Quality: Forest Roads

This fact sheet discusses forest roads as they relate to water quality. Road planning, construction, use, maintenance and removal are covered.

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This fact sheet describes Utah’s forest types—forests categorized by their mix of species and their ecological place in the landscape.
011 - Utah Forest Types: An Introduction to Utah Forests | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

011 - Utah Forest Types: An Introduction to Utah Forests

This fact sheet describes Utah’s forest types—forests categorized by their mix of species and their ecological place in the landscape.

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This fact sheet gives an overview of the most prevalent weeds found in Utah forests which pose a direct threat to Utah forest landowners.
012 - Common Weeds of Utah Forests | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

012 - Common Weeds of Utah Forests

This fact sheet gives an overview of the most prevalent weeds found in Utah forests which pose a direct threat to Utah forest landowners.

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A sample timber sale contract is presented in this fact sheet. This fact sheet does not take the place of legal advice; a professional forester and an attorney should be consulted before a timber sale contract is negotiated and signed.
013 - Preparing a Timber Sale Contract | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

013 - Preparing a Timber Sale Contract

A sample timber sale contract is presented in this fact sheet. This fact sheet does not take the place of legal advice; a professional forester and an attorney should be consulted before a timber sale contract is negotiated and signed.

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This fact sheet provides descriptions of 16 tree species that are less commonly planted in Utah towns and cities.
014 - 16 Less Common Trees for Utah Landscapes: Diversifying Utah's Community Forests | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

014 - 16 Less Common Trees for Utah Landscapes: Diversifying Utah's Community Forests

This fact sheet provides descriptions of 16 tree species that are less commonly planted in Utah towns and cities.

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This fact sheet lists conifers that can be grown in Utah, including all native and most introduced conifers, and some suggested cultivars.
015 - Conifers for Utah | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

015 - Conifers for Utah

This fact sheet lists conifers that can be grown in Utah, including all native and most introduced conifers, and some suggested cultivars.

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This fact sheet gives an overview of the relationships between trees and forage and provides suggestions on managing your land for forest grazing.
016 - Forest Grazing: Managing your Land for Trees, Forage, and Livestock | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

016 - Forest Grazing: Managing your Land for Trees, Forage, and Livestock

This fact sheet gives an overview of the relationships between trees and forage and provides suggestions on managing your land for forest grazing.

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This fact sheet covers the basics of landscape tree planting including tree types, details of planting procedures, and post-planting care. Problems associated with buried root collars are discussed.
017 - Planting Landscape Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

017 - Planting Landscape Trees

This fact sheet covers the basics of landscape tree planting including tree types, details of planting procedures, and post-planting care. Problems associated with buried root collars are discussed.

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This fact sheet describes many of the uses of Utah forest trees by Native Americans of the western United States and Canada.
018 - Native American Uses of Utah Forest Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

018 - Native American Uses of Utah Forest Trees

This fact sheet describes many of the uses of Utah forest trees by Native Americans of the western United States and Canada.

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Trees on the University of Utah (UofU) campus are very diverse. As a designated State Arboretum, the UofU values its urban forest resources and readily shares them with the public. We highlight some of the most interesting trees in the western part of cam
019 - UofU Tree Identification Tour | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

019 - UofU Tree Identification Tour

Trees on the University of Utah (UofU) campus are very diverse. As a designated State Arboretum, the UofU values its urban forest resources and readily shares them with the public. We highlight some of the most interesting trees in the western part of cam...

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This fact sheet provides an overview of injection, implantation, and other ways to get chemicals, mainly pesticides, into trees. Many techniques and systems exist and some are very good, some are good in some situations, and some are ineffective or bad fo
020 - Getting Chemicals Into Trees Without Spraying | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

020 - Getting Chemicals Into Trees Without Spraying

This fact sheet provides an overview of injection, implantation, and other ways to get chemicals, mainly pesticides, into trees. Many techniques and systems exist and some are very good, some are good in some situations, and some are ineffective or bad fo...

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This fact sheet discusses sunscald, a significant problem that causes wounding on the trunk of many thin barked trees in cold winter climates. It includes a discussion of why it happens and describes how you can reduce or prevent its occurrence.
021 - Sunscald Injury or Southwest Winter Injury on Deciduous Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

021 - Sunscald Injury or Southwest Winter Injury on Deciduous Trees

This fact sheet discusses sunscald, a significant problem that causes wounding on the trunk of many thin barked trees in cold winter climates. It includes a discussion of why it happens and describes how you can reduce or prevent its occurrence.

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Deer/human conflicts have increased due to growing deer populations, limited resources and suburban development in deer habitat. In winter, deer often browse in residential landscapes. This can be reduced by selecting unpalatable plants, protecting woody
022 - Preventing Deer Damage to Your Trees and Shrubs | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

022 - Preventing Deer Damage to Your Trees and Shrubs

Deer/human conflicts have increased due to growing deer populations, limited resources and suburban development in deer habitat. In winter, deer often browse in residential landscapes. This can be reduced by selecting unpalatable plants, protecting woody

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This is a tour of selected tree species present on the Utah State University campus. Notes about particular species also are included. Green markers indicate gymnosperms and yellow indicate angiosperms.
023 - USU Campus Tree Identification Tour | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

023 - USU Campus Tree Identification Tour

This is a tour of selected tree species present on the Utah State University campus. Notes about particular species also are included. Green markers indicate gymnosperms and yellow indicate angiosperms.

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Birds and other wildlife lose habitat as cities and human activities expand. You can reduce some of these negative impacts and increase the value of your yard and garden to wildlife by providing their four basic requirements: food, water, cover, and a saf
024 - How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Yard | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

024 - How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

Birds and other wildlife lose habitat as cities and human activities expand. You can reduce some of these negative impacts and increase the value of your yard and garden to wildlife by providing their four basic requirements: food, water, cover, and a saf...

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This fact sheet helps readers understand prescribed fire planning and implementation on public lands.
025 - Prescribed Fire on Public Lands | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

025 - Prescribed Fire on Public Lands

This fact sheet helps readers understand prescribed fire planning and implementation on public lands.

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This is a (mostly) dichotomous, or two-way, key for trees on wildlands in northern Utah, centered on the Logan Canyon vicinity.
026 - Key to the Trees of Logan Canyon | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

026 - Key to the Trees of Logan Canyon

This is a (mostly) dichotomous, or two-way, key for trees on wildlands in northern Utah, centered on the Logan Canyon vicinity.

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This fact sheet covers the basics of clay, silt and sand soils with an emphasis on gardening in soils with a high clay content. It includes information on the composition of clay soils, gardening tips for managing clay soils, and the types of plants that
027 - Gardening in Clay Soils | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

027 - Gardening in Clay Soils

This fact sheet covers the basics of clay, silt and sand soils with an emphasis on gardening in soils with a high clay content. It includes information on the composition of clay soils, gardening tips for managing clay soils, and the types of plants that

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This fact sheet describes the importance of careful species selection when planning and planting cultivated landscapes in unique, high elevation conditions in Utah. We recommend native and non-native tree species that can stand the stresses of living abov
028 - Selecting Trees for High Elevations | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

028 - Selecting Trees for High Elevations

This fact sheet describes the importance of careful species selection when planning and planting cultivated landscapes in unique, high elevation conditions in Utah. We recommend native and non-native tree species that can stand the stresses of living abov...

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This fact sheet covers the basics of clay, silt and sand soils with an emphasis on gardening in soils with a high sand content. It includes information on the composition of sandy soils, gardening tips for managing sandy soils, and the types of plants tha
029 - Gardening in Sandy Soils | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

029 - Gardening in Sandy Soils

This fact sheet covers the basics of clay, silt and sand soils with an emphasis on gardening in soils with a high sand content. It includes information on the composition of sandy soils, gardening tips for managing sandy soils, and the types of plants tha...

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This factsheet describes a project to replace damaged sidewalks with flexible sidewalk panels made from 100% recycled plastic. These tiles allowed trees and most tree roots to remain intact. We explain the project methods, as well as the pros and cons of
030 - Tree/Sidewalk Conflicts: One Way to Save Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

030 - Tree/Sidewalk Conflicts: One Way to Save Trees

This factsheet describes a project to replace damaged sidewalks with flexible sidewalk panels made from 100% recycled plastic. These tiles allowed trees and most tree roots to remain intact. We explain the project methods, as well as the pros and cons of

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This factsheet describes research that identified factors to improve the success of regenerating aspen in southern Utah. Evaluating past regeneration treatments indicated that pre-harvest advance reproduction, site preparation by broadcast burning, and de
031 - The Regeneration of Aspen Stands in Southern Utah | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

031 - The Regeneration of Aspen Stands in Southern Utah

This factsheet describes research that identified factors to improve the success of regenerating aspen in southern Utah. Evaluating past regeneration treatments indicated that pre-harvest advance reproduction, site preparation by broadcast burning, and de...

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This factsheet describes the complex relationship between forests and climate change based on current research. We explain ways that trees can mitigate risks associated with climate change, detail the impacts forests are having on changing climate, and di
032 - Trees and Climate Change | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

032 - Trees and Climate Change

This factsheet describes the complex relationship between forests and climate change based on current research. We explain ways that trees can mitigate risks associated with climate change, detail the impacts forests are having on changing climate, and di...

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This factsheet discusses the paradox of aspen – a beautiful tree in our mountains that is a problematic landscape tree – and provides an overview on how to grow aspen in urban settings, with cultural requirements for growing healthy trees.
033 - Aspen: How to Grow a Good Tree in a Bad Situation | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

033 - Aspen: How to Grow a Good Tree in a Bad Situation

This factsheet discusses the paradox of aspen – a beautiful tree in our mountains that is a problematic landscape tree – and provides an overview on how to grow aspen in urban settings, with cultural requirements for growing healthy trees.

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This factsheet introduces biochar, bio-oil, synthesis gas, pyrolysis, and torrified wood products to the reader. We describe biochar production methods and applications for forest restoration projects in the Intermountain West.
034 - Biochar for Forest Restoration in Western States | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

034 - Biochar for Forest Restoration in Western States

This factsheet introduces biochar, bio-oil, synthesis gas, pyrolysis, and torrified wood products to the reader. We describe biochar production methods and applications for forest restoration projects in the Intermountain West.

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This fact sheet introduces an invasive forest pest, the balsam woolly adelgid, and discusses its impacts on Utah forests, life cycle traits, identifying characteristics, control methods, and steps that Utah partners are taking to combat this pest.
035 - A New Utah Forest Insect Pest: Balsam Woolly Adelgid | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

035 - A New Utah Forest Insect Pest: Balsam Woolly Adelgid

This fact sheet introduces an invasive forest pest, the balsam woolly adelgid, and discusses its impacts on Utah forests, life cycle traits, identifying characteristics, control methods, and steps that Utah partners are taking to combat this pest.

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Post-fire investigation and research tells us that most home ignitions during wildfires are caused by embers. The checklist provided in this factsheet pinpoints places and situations around the home where embers can pose a threat. By attending to the chec
036 - Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Ember Awareness Checklist | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

036 - Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Ember Awareness Checklist

Post-fire investigation and research tells us that most home ignitions during wildfires are caused by embers. The checklist provided in this factsheet pinpoints places and situations around the home where embers can pose a threat. By attending to the chec...

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This fact sheet describes a do-it-yourself technique for making small-batch biochar. The Utah Biomass Resources Group has demonstrated this method for reducing hazardous forest fuels, protects soils, and creates biochar using simple, low-cost materials.
037 - Hazardous Fuels Reduction Using Flame Cap Biochar Kilns | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

037 - Hazardous Fuels Reduction Using Flame Cap Biochar Kilns

This fact sheet describes a do-it-yourself technique for making small-batch biochar. The Utah Biomass Resources Group has demonstrated this method for reducing hazardous forest fuels, protects soils, and creates biochar using simple, low-cost materials.

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This fact sheet describes the basic ecology and behavior of the porcupine and identifies ways to determine if porcupines are damaging trees on your property. We explain specific techniques for protecting trees and property from porcupine damage.
038 - Identifying & Preventing Porcupine Damage to Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

038 - Identifying & Preventing Porcupine Damage to Trees

This fact sheet describes the basic ecology and behavior of the porcupine and identifies ways to determine if porcupines are damaging trees on your property. We explain specific techniques for protecting trees and property from porcupine damage.

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This fact sheet describes attitude and behavior changes that have resulted from attending our state-wide biochar workshop program. By administering surveys 6 to 8 months following workshops, we learned that attendees were making biochar and biochar kilns,
039 - Taking it to the Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge and Lead to Behavior Change | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

039 - Taking it to the Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge and Lead to Behavior Change

This fact sheet describes attitude and behavior changes that have resulted from attending our state-wide biochar workshop program. By administering surveys 6 to 8 months following workshops, we learned that attendees were making biochar and biochar kilns,...

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A seedling is a tree less than three feet in height. This fact sheet covers obtaining, planting, and caring for small seedling trees and other woody plants. These trees can be sold and planted as bare-root or containerized stock.
040 - Tree Seedling Planting Guide | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

040 - Tree Seedling Planting Guide

A seedling is a tree less than three feet in height. This fact sheet covers obtaining, planting, and caring for small seedling trees and other woody plants. These trees can be sold and planted as bare-root or containerized stock.

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This fact sheet describes various cancer-like growths commonly found on trees.
041 - Can Trees Get Cancer? | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

041 - Can Trees Get Cancer?

This fact sheet describes various cancer-like growths commonly found on trees.

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This fact sheet covers pinyon-juniper ecology, expansion, and management.
042 - Pinyon-Juniper Ecology and Management | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

042 - Pinyon-Juniper Ecology and Management

This fact sheet covers pinyon-juniper ecology, expansion, and management.

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This fact sheet covers how to tap and produce maple syrup from Boxelder and Norway Maple trees in Utah. It includes tree identification, temperature requirements, tapping instructions, sap use and syrup production.
043 - Producing Maple Syrup From Boxelder and Norway Maple Trees | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

043 - Producing Maple Syrup From Boxelder and Norway Maple Trees

This fact sheet covers how to tap and produce maple syrup from Boxelder and Norway Maple trees in Utah. It includes tree identification, temperature requirements, tapping instructions, sap use and syrup production.

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Starting a maple syrup operation as a hobby or a business can be a daunting task. This fact sheet can help a new maple syrup producer get started on their sugaring journey with information on sap collection methods and processing equipment.
044 - Maple Sap Collection and Sap Processing Systems | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

044 - Maple Sap Collection and Sap Processing Systems

Starting a maple syrup operation as a hobby or a business can be a daunting task. This fact sheet can help a new maple syrup producer get started on their sugaring journey with information on sap collection methods and processing equipment.

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This article provides a brief introduction to tapping maple trees in Utah and the Intermountain West. Included is an overview of maple tree identification, weather conditions, and how to start tapping.
045 - Maple Tapping in Utah | Fact Sheets | Publications | Forestry | Extension

045 - Maple Tapping in Utah

This article provides a brief introduction to tapping maple trees in Utah and the Intermountain West. Included is an overview of maple tree identification, weather conditions, and how to start tapping.