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Syrup with Saps

Season 4 | Episode 3 | April 1, 2023

Business is booming if you own a commercial sugar bush! As forest managers, this means more and more of us are hearing from landowners interested in starting or maintaining a sugar bush. Unfortunately, if you are like us, you did not learn about maple syrup in forestry school. This episode’s guest, Mark Isselhardt, Extension Maple Specialist with the University of Vermont, helps us unpack the fundamentals of sap production, sugar bush management, and how the industry has changed in the 21st century.

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Mark L. Isselhardt

Maple Program Leader, University of Vermont Extension

Mark Isselhardt, Extension Maple Program Leader, has been involved with the maple industry for over 20 years. Mark earned a B.S. in forest management and a M.S. in plant biology. Mark works on research and outreach activities with established maple producers and individuals looking to learn about maple. His research focuses on sugarbush management, sustainable high sap yields, and syrup quality. From Minnesota to Maine, Mark has given hundreds of presentations, interviews and personal consultations related to all aspects of maple production. In his role as Extension Maple Specialist, Mark serves Vermont and a national audience to disseminate current best practices and innovative solutions to support sustainable development of the maple industry. ​​ ​


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