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Determining the Feasibility Determining the Feasibility of a UNH Maple Sugaring of a UNH Maple Sugaring
OperationOperationBy: Mike SimmonsBy: Mike Simmons
TSAS Forest TechnologyTSAS Forest Technology
Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?
EducationEducationSugarbush ManagementSugarbush Management
http://www.forestryimages.org
Why a UNH SugaringOperation?Why a UNH SugaringOperation?
ResearchResearch
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Watershed/4345/pictures/acidrain_2.jpg
Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?
Highlighting sustainable and local productsHighlighting sustainable and local products
http://www.healssugarhouse.com/Diary.htm
Sugaring Rules of ThumbSugaring Rules of Thumb
1 Tap = 10 Gallons of Sap1 Tap = 10 Gallons of Sap 40 Gallons of Sap = 1 Gallon of Syrup40 Gallons of Sap = 1 Gallon of Syrup 1 Tap = 1 Quart of Syrup1 Tap = 1 Quart of Syrup
Tapping ParametersTapping Parameters
Tree DBHTree DBH # of Taps# of Taps
10” – 16”10” – 16” 1 Tap1 Tap
18” – 26”18” – 26” 2 Taps2 Taps
26” +26” + 3 Taps3 Taps
Cost / Tap (Tubing)Cost / Tap (Tubing)
TapTap $0.31$0.31
Tubing (20’ / tap)Tubing (20’ / tap) $2.20$2.20
TeeTee $0.28$0.28
Mainline EntranceMainline Entrance $0.20$0.20
Total w/o MainlineTotal w/o Mainline $2.79$2.79
Total w/ MainlineTotal w/ Mainline $2.99$2.99
Mainline CostMainline Cost
1” Mainline1” Mainline $0.35$0.35
Support WireSupport Wire $0.06$0.06
Wire Ties (1 every 10’)Wire Ties (1 every 10’) $0.02$0.02
TotalTotal $0.43 / foot$0.43 / foot
Cost / Tap (Buckets)Cost / Tap (Buckets)
NewNew UsedUsed
BucketBucket $14.50$14.50 $6.00$6.00
CoverCover $4.00$4.00 $1.25$1.25
SpoutSpout $1.10$1.10 $1.10 (new)$1.10 (new)
TotalTotal $19.60$19.60 $8.35$8.35
http://www.nhmapleproducers.com/
SugarhouseSugarhouse
http://www.leaderevaporator.com/
EvaporatorEvaporator
http://www.rentmothernature.com/images/action_maple.jpg
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/e/ea/250px-Sap_plastic_tubing.jpg
Collection MethodsCollection Methods
UNH Sugar Maple ResourceUNH Sugar Maple Resource(Possible Sugaring Route)(Possible Sugaring Route)
East and West Foss FarmsEast and West Foss Farms
Horticulture Farm and O’Kane LotHorticulture Farm and O’Kane Lot
Kingman FarmKingman Farm
Mariotti HouseMariotti House
Thompson FarmThompson Farm