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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-05-14, Page 14L4RM 1JPDATE Times -Advocate, Mau 14, 7997 !luxe i1 Keeping your tree tops green Tom Schoonderwoerd has been planting and caring for his trees' for more than 20 years. This white pine 'was planted in. 1988. by Kate Monk • _H1B13ERT TWP. - If you'vc•spent time planting trees', .you know the first rule of -putting the. brown roots in the ground and leaving the green side up. Alter you plant the tree, the hig challenge is to keep the up side green.. Tom, Schoondcrwocrd of Hibbert Township has been planting and caring for trees on his farms for more than 20 years and has been very successful at keeping his trees alive and well Schoondcrwocrd claims that trees are a crop, just like corn or soybeans. "They will grow on their own; but if you tend them, they'll grow better." "Fanners don't. throw seeds .on the ground,and ruri.- They look after' the crop," said Schoonderwoerd. "Aren't trees just as iniportant"" Schoondcrwocrd has learned by doing. with some hclpful..advice and trees from the Ministry of Natural Resources ` (MNR) and the Ausahlc-Bayfield Conservation Authority. Both agencies have inforrnat'on pamphlets and technical expertise to help landowners. , ' -• ; d -According to MNR pamphlets, there arc four requsremeots for tree growth: water, nutrients, Sunlight ,and room to, grow. Competition from grasses, weeds and brush must, he controlled' to allow trees to grow well. Competing vegetation ;will' -do more than just use valuable .Nater and nutrients. Heavy.compctitiun creates favorable conditions for harmful diseases and fungi, and provides an ideal home lbr inicc and other rodents which feed on the bark -of young trees. 'lending is an' important step in protecting your investment, and a way to ensure that your trees will grow to their full potential. Tending is required until the trees reach a "free to grow" state. This means that they are taller than the surrounding competition, and no longer. adversely affected by it: This usually takes three to five years for seedlings. How much (ending is needed varies according to -the tree -species. Generally, conifers such as spruce; pine and cedar require less.fending than,deciduous trees such as maple and'oak. The spacing of your planted trees will influence your choice of tending - methods. Wider spacing allows for more options. If trees arc too close. mowing. diking and rototilling may not be feasible, Several methods can be used•to remove competition depending on the. size of the plantation and the amount of competing ve8etation. In a small plantation, you can manually remove the-grasses'and weeds. spread mulch and apply tree guards. These methods are all labor- intensive. Mechanical tending ..with tractors. mowers or rntotillers is most effective with Targe scale „pet: tii,,i.. 11 requires less human effort to complete the Job arid is preferred by those who want- to avoid using herbicides. Unfortunately, mowing grasses and weeds tends to keep them in a more vigorous state. And discing disturbs the roots of Vie competition . which creates ideal conditions for new.growth. Applying herbicides according to the inanufacturer's-labe) can he very effective and c(ist- efficient. It is essential that only approved herbicides be used to control competition. These'trcatments tend to last longer, which_can mean Tess effort 'to achieve the same results. Use the herbicide when the trees are Icss sensitive and the competition is more sensitive. Cover crops can he used effectively tit not only prevent soil erosion by wind and water. but' to improve wced,control. As an added bonus, alfalfa and white clover also'act as'fertilizers,•fixing nitrogen in the soil. - Grasses and weeds aren't the •only_concerns. A lack of moisture can' also kill a. tree. Young 'trees need a good soaking every - week. Unless Mother Nature provides . rainfall, you'll need to water the trees using a ,hose, -back pack sprayer or machine/boom sprayer. - Whatever tending method you choose,. one of' the most important factors to consider when dealing with newly planted trees is timely and regular checks to monitor growth or site problems. When periodic . inspections are made, the time and effort requiredis reduced. - ' Effective vegetation control requires a :combination of 'methods. Schoonderwoerd uses herbicide treatri)cnts, a cover crop, mowing and pruning to keep his, plantation in top form. He finds that pruning the lower 40 percent of the branches allows him to get closer to the trees with his mower and spot -spray herbicides. without damaging thc trees.' ' Schoonderwoerd spends a good amount of time checking and -maintaining his trees. While this may sound like a lot of effort, it's not just for the sake of the trees. He finds that he also benefits, from the exercise and time outdoors. "i really love working on my trees. With the sun shining and the birds -singing. it's perfect," explained Schoonderwoerd. "Trees arc a responsibility of one generation to thc next generation. If everybody plants some, we all benefit." concluded Schoondcrwocrd. This deciduous tree has been staked and tied to stabilize the tree and reduce wind damage. The competing grasses and .weeds have been removed from around the base of the- tree. Pollution frustrates residents People along the Lakeshore claim they are not getting answers when it comes to halting water pollution ' HAY TOWNSHIP - Lakeshore residents attended a recent Hay Council meeting to express con- cerns about Take pollution caused by liquid manurc runoff. Joe Gleason noted strong .regu- lations regarding the. spreading of manurc should be in place despite the fact he feels most livestock op- erators arc conscientious. He in- ftirined council about a non- polluting process used to break down manure. ' Paul Klopp, a Pork Producers As- sociation s- soiation member who invited Gleason to speak to the association. said its members are against pol- luting and ' want • the problem stopped. Gleason requested the Tw*nship allocate funding for a s that would find the source of po ution in the St: Joseph arca: he noted property owners arc prepared to match grants. Deputy -Reeve Jim Love advised it is unlikely funds arc available as the Township bud- get is restricted this year due to pro- , vincial grant cuts. Following discussion as to who is responsible for halting lake pollu- tion, council advised there are sev- eral agencies including thc Health. Unit, which is in charge of septic Have a farm tip? Call the Times -Adv„ j 235-1331 systems, and thc Ministry of the Environment, which oversees spills into waterways. . According to Gleason. lake. shore'. residents. arc frustrated as everyone the group contacts says they arc not responsible and directs them in- stead, to the Township. Council noted it has no authority to regulate the spreading of manure. • • • COUATHY COHAEHS HEAT -ALL Long Weekend Special is Available Again! Rent from Friday afternoon, May 16, 1997 until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 For only 1 1/2 Days Rental Rate Check Out Some Of Our New Equipment As Our Rental Fleet Continues To GrOW! • New Holland Skid Steer Loader • Vermeer 4 ft. walk behind Trencher wltii crumber • Troy Bilt Chipper/Vac • RGC Hydra Cutter - Hydraulic Concrete Cutting Chain Saw, Cuts up to 15 Inch depth! "Spring Cleaning Daa►iwood (Mt. Carrel), Ontario Savings (519)227-2456 1.1100-285.2901 Brussels livestock sales Va. attle: 914 calves: 299 Stockers 2416 BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 9. 1997. The fed steers and heifers sold on a good strong achy trade. Cows sold SI _00 - 52.00 higher. Veal sold 53.00-S5.00 higher with lamps selling steady. The stockers on Friday sold on a strong active trade There were 578 steers on offer selling from 90.00 to 196 (10 to the high of 103.00. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc. Woodstock averaging 1440 Ihs. sold fur an average of 96 25 with sales to 104.00. Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham averaging -1430 Ihs. sold for an average of 92 48 with sales to 99 00 fhrc r steers cunsigurd by John Snuck. Wingham averaging 1288 -lbs sold for an average of 94.77 with sales to 9850. Thirty Awel s 1.700slgned by Johnston Farm; Bluevalc averaging 1.182 lbs. sold.for an average of 92 99 with sales to 98.(0. Twenty-five steers'consigned by Cunningham Farms. Lucan averaging 1445 lbs. sold for an average of 92.42 with sales to 97.25. Eight steers consigned by Lou' W Reis. Milverton ,s: craging 1399 lbs sold for an average of 9062 with sales to 97 25.. Twelve steers consigned by 1 & It Laidlaw Fauns. Atwood averaging 1173 lbs. sold for an average of 88-21 with sales Id 97.011. Two steers cons)? I by Kirk Bla,kler. Kirklon,averaging 1258 lbs" sold for 96.90. - Thia ,. ei., a nsi. • . tq Tom Reinhart: Mildmay ass raging 1141 lbs. sold for an average of 91) 37 ss nh sales to 96.75.' Light steers consigned by Jim Shaw. Bluevale averaging 1298 Ihs sold for an average of 91.45 with sales to 96.50. There were 336 heifers on offer .c .ng frorn'90.(x) to 96.00 to the high of 98.25. Two hci;ers consigned by Clayton McClure. Seaforih averaging 998 lbs. sold for an average of 90 71 with sales tp 98.00. Four heifers consigned by Keith Jarkhn..Hluevale averaging 1249 lbs. sold for an average of 92.09 with sales to 97.25: Four heifers consigned by Walter McKenna. Duplin averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an average of 91.33 with sales to 97.25. One heifer consigned by, Harvey Becker. Ayton weighing 1215 lbs. sold for 97.(0. Five heifers consigned by.Iknald Cormack Mount Epics( averaging 1142' Ihs. sold for an average of 93.47 with salts to 96 75 Fifteen heifers consigned by Hes HainilI n, Hensall averaging 1146 Ihs sold for an average of 92.57 with seals to 96.35. Eleven heifers consigned by Ross Befour. Duplin averaging (206 lbs. sold for an average of 85 96 wuh sales to 961X). Ten heifer's consigned by S. huh/ Bros . Blyth a}'eraging 1088 Ihs. sold fur an average 14 9126 wuh sales to 95.75. Eight heifers consigned by honey Stewart, Chatsworth averaging 1356 lbs sold for an average of 79.84 with sales to 95.75 Two heifers consigned by Todd O'Neil. Wingham averaging 1155 Ihs. sold for an average of 93 27 with salesio 94.50. .. - fhsie were 229 cows on offer selling it -011145 0010 62 (x)10 the •high of 74 50 - Two cows consigned by Heirn,m V,uulcrhorgh. l-rstowel averaging 1311 Ihs sold for an average of 62 S6 with sale: to 74 5(1 One limo cow consigned by Val Brook Farins..Chepstow weighing 855 Ihs - sold for 72 50. ' Three limo cows consigned by John Vunfakel. Jtomhohn averaging 1402 Ihs sold for an average of 70.17 with sales to 72.50: There were 13 bulls on offer selling from 53.50 to 71.0010 the high 4)181,75 One situ hill consigned by Hilbert Van Ankurn. Wroxeter weighing 1375 lbs. sold for 81 75. One char hull consigned by Lorne Baird. Wingham weighing 1295 Ihs sold for 71 (8) " . There were 299 veal on offer selling from Beef 1(154X) to 118.(8). Hol: 92.(X1 to 99 (8) Pain Hol --75.(10 to 85.(x) . Four veal consigned by John Vcrhurg. Londa' hoot averaging 648 Ihs. sold Foran ascragc of 104.66 with sale to 118.(11 Two veal consigned hy.I) n Smith. Mount Forest averaging 660 lbs. sold for an aserage of 1(14.66 with•sales to 114.00. Three veal consigned by Martin McIskc. l.ucknow averaging 660 Ihs. sold for an average of 103.31 with sales to 111.00 - Lambs: 50 to 801be. 187.50 to 222.50: 541 - 811 lbs.. 185 00 to 20230: 8010 95 lbs t 85 (x) to 200.00: Sheep: 35.(8) to 76 (81. Goats 522.5010 $97:50 Stockers: Steers: Under 400 Ihs 79 (0 to 121 (8). 4(81-499 Ihs.-92:00 to 125 (x): 500-599 92.00 (0 121.(0; 6(10-699 90(x) to 114 (8). 7(8)- 799 85.00t0 108:75: 8(0-899 85 50 to 102 75.'1181 and over 73.(x) to 98 50 . " • • - Heifers: 300-39970.00(o12800.00 400-499 8100 to 116.50; 500-599 83.(x) to 11:3.50, 6(0-699 83.(0 to 102.00: 700.799 78 5015 95.50: 8(x)-899 83 50 to 90.75: 900 and (ALI 76 25 to 91.50: Plain stockers: 40.00 to 55.(0 . Cows: 229 Lambs and goats. 17 ) Denfield Livestock Sales Markct report for Tuesday. May 6, 1997. The market at Denfield Livestock Sales !Oiled on a very strong de- mand at $2-$3 higher on the week- end close on all classes of fed cattle. Cows sold sharply higher, veal sold strong at sharply higher prices. weaner pigs. sows and boars sold strong. Norman G. Hodgins, Parkhill sold 42 steers. average weight 1402. av- erage price 94.96 to a high of 104.00. purchased by Holly Park Meat Pack- ers. Jamie. Hodgins, -Parkhill sold 3 - steers. average weight 1430. average price 99.75. Harold McAuslan. Oil Springs sold 5 steers, average weight 1268, average price 96.54 to a high of 99.75 purchased by MG.I.P. Carlyle Thomson, Parkhill sold 20 steers, average weight 1442. average price 92 66. Ray McPhail. Kerwood sold 13 " steers. average weight. 1 393, average price 93.84. Bill Dykes. Granton sold 40 -heif- ers, average weight 1256. average price 95.17 to a high of. 98.75 pur- chased by Dorr Bros. Ron Blain, Exeter sold 2 veal at 115.00 purchased by Glenview and 108.00 purchased by Holly Park. Ross McLachlan, Ailsa Craig sold a Simmental cow 1870 lbs. at 66.00. Choice Steers: 95.00-100.00. sales to 104.00 Good Steers: 88.00-94.00 Choice Exotic Cross Heifers: 94.00-98.00, sales to 99.75 Good Heifers: 87.00-92.00 Common & Medium: 70.00-80.00 Good Cows: 55.00-60.00, sales to 66.00 Canners & Cutters: 48.00-53.(10 Bulls: 55.00-76.00 Shells: 35.00.45.00 Direct to Packer Cows over 600 lbs.: 115.00 • Direct to Packer Bulls: 117.00 Choice Veal: 100.00-115.00 Good Veal: 80.00-90.00 Plain Veal: 70.00-80.00 Yearling Steers: 90.00-98.00 Yearling Heifers: 88.00-96.00. Good Holstein Bull Calves: . $100.00-S1 40.00 ' 40-60 Ib. 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