We believe in building healthy relationships between people and the land that they inhabit.
Patch cut for wildlife habitat funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council
Forest Management and Restoration Plans.
Managing a forest towards a diverse and thriving future takes time and resources. Done well, and you will have built both an ecological and financial asset. Without careful analysis and quantification, you could easily spend large sums of money trying to improce your forest, and still end up losing the battle. We have the background and experience needed to guide and conduct this vital and sensitive work. We can develop strategies and customized plans to suit the needs of our clients as well as the land itself. Recommended for larger forest projects, especially.
Invasive and opportunistic Plant mitigation and Removal
A first step in stewarding your property towards resilience and good health is removing and mitigating overabundant, aggressive species. Overgrowth of invasive or opportunistic plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, garlic mustard, and hay-scented fern can make the landscape feel unapproachable and must be contended with to produce health and diverse growth in the forest. This is highly recommended work before thinning, logging, or planting in the forest. We have the experience, strategies, and determination to turn the page on these problematic species. Each different species requires a nuanced approach. Call Jamie at 845-443-6266 for an initial assessment.
Asian Bittersweet canopy gap association. Bittersweet is thriving with hundreds of shoots growing where a large tree died and opened more light into the forest. If left unaddressed, these vines will attack and kill surrounding trees and establish seed banks deeper into the forest.
Knotweed with some Asian Bittersweet Vine overhanging. Not just a problem on river banks and flood plains, knotweed can move into your yard, spreading roots into septic fields, gardens, and worse the foundation of homes. Native species like Willow provide much better habitat and do a better job of securing floodplains and stream banks.
Beautiful, medicinal, and a menace to forest ecology: Japanese barberry populations are out of control in our region, limiting native habitat and supporting larger tick populations.
Thinning Trees
It may sound counterproductive to some, but cutting down trees is a critical forest management tool. whether your end goal is to produce a resilient and diverse forest or more valuable logs to sell. Thinning out sick, damaged, or out competed trees in the forest improves growing conditions for overall forest stand, aiding the longterm growth and survival of the remaining trees. One Woodland conducts this work with safety, efficiency, and quality at top of mind. We also conduct small patch cuts to produce younger forest habitats that will support a broader diversity of plant, animal, and insect species in the forest environment.
Ginseng Plant on our Forest Farm
Ginseng Cultivation
We cultivate the forest floor, transforming whole habitat restoration into economic opportunity. Ginseng is one of the most precious and valuable botanical herbs in the world. . For property owners and managers with intact hardwood forest interested in exploring potential economic opportunities related to ginseng cultivation or other forest farming activities, a call or visit with One Woodland is a great place to start. We also offer customized contract grows for product companies interested in investing in their own, reliable source of the best quality forest herbs available.
Deer Fencing
Whether you’re interested in logging or recently logged, are engaged in forest farming activities, or would like to create better wildlife habitat and a future for the forest, It’s hard to ignore the need manage deer access to be successful in your long term goals. In todays modern ecological context, the deer are not only eating the future of the forests, but also destroying habitat for countless other species and even themselves. We can install 10 foot tall deer fencing rated for 15 years at a cost of roughly $4.25 per linear ft. Call for an initial assessment.
Jamie and Tanya putting their heads together back in 2014 at the Racebrook Lodge.
Consulting
For those with larger properties or personal ambitions for dream projects on the land, One Woodland can offer a helping hand. From educational walks, site visits, sourcing from countless growers and nurseries, developing spreadsheets and action plans, One woodland is here for you.