When pruning trees that have not been pruned in a while (10+ years) - or never, think of it as a multi-year task. Years 1-3 are focused on removing dead wood, creating shape amongst branches, and providing a balanced shape to the tree. Years 4+ will be focused on maintaining shape and production.

On your next winter walk, find a birch tree and you will likely find its neatly packaged seeds spread out across the snow.

Browntail moth biology makes winter the safest time to undertake control measures for browntail moth, and its relatively lower numbers in Somerset County means landowners can have a real impact on limiting local populations by taking management action now.