Tapping Practices to Optimize Maple Long-term Yields and Sustainability

Presentation by Dr. Abby van den Berg, UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, at the NY Mid-Winter Classic Conference, January 8, 2022 A summary of recent and ongoing research conducted by the University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center to assess the yields of various current tapping and sap collection practices, investigate the potential impacts of tapping on tree growth and health, and develop guidelines for practices to optimize both yields and tree health in the long-term.