Still see the trees for the forest

June 26, 2018 | Hermann Hampel

Still see the trees for the forest

Where are our largest Black Cherry trees? Where do we lack regeneration? What about relative density and optimum growth? This and so much more can be queried with a mouse-click today in GIS (Geographic Information System).

Better safe than sorry – Ash salvage update

December 01, 2017 | Hermann Hampel

Better safe than sorry – Ash salvage update

Half a year ago, we made the first post on our efforts to get ahead of the Emerald Ash Borer. In the meantime, the enemy No. 1 of North American Ash expanded into one additional state and five more of our own properties. At least!

The Emerald Ash Borer

May 17, 2017 | Hermann Hampel

Ash Salvaging in North America

If trees could read, they would probably disagree to call our activity “salvaging” – as we do nothing but try to get ahead of the “Emerald Ash Borer” (Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire).