Introduction to 5/16" Tubing Systems for Maple Production | Yale Forests

Joe Orefice, Director of Forest & Agricultural Operations at the Yale Forests, gives an overview of 5/16" tubing installation and maintenance for maple sap collection. 00:00 Introduction and When to Install 02:34 Basic Components of a Tubing System 05:38 Lateral Lines 20:41 Droplines and their Connections to the Lateral Lines 28:08 Connecting the Lateral and Mainlines 32:56 The Mainline 44:30 Tensioning and Securing the Mainline 50:09 Mainline Fittings and Supports 59:15 System Maintenance This video is part of the Yale Forests' Maple Education & Extension Program, made possible by a grant from the USDA Acer Access & Development Program. To learn more about the Yale Forests, visit https://forests.yale.edu/. You can contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. *** The Yale Forests uses science-based management to promote ecological and financial sustainability of our forest resources, and is one of the oldest sustainably managed forests in the United States of America. The forests of New England are challenged by many factors, including invasive species and climate change. Silviculture on the Yale Forests strives to mitigate these challenges while maintaining a diverse, healthy ecosystem that will continue to support human use and ensure ecological integrity. We also use our forest as a living laboratory to trial forest management techniques while providing education opportunities which showcase these applied research approaches. The environmental, social, and economic benefits of our forest management is third party certified.