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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
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Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?Why a UNH Sugaring Operation?
EducationEducationSugarbush ManagementSugarbush Management
http://www.forestryimages.org
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Why a UNH SugaringOperation?Why a UNH SugaringOperation?
ResearchResearch
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Watershed/4345/pictures/acidrain_2.jpg
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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http://www.nhmapleproducers.com/
SugarhouseSugarhouse
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http://www.leaderevaporator.com/
EvaporatorEvaporator
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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
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UNH Sugar Maple ResourceUNH Sugar Maple Resource(Possible Sugaring Route)(Possible Sugaring Route)
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East and West Foss FarmsEast and West Foss Farms
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Horticulture Farm and O’Kane LotHorticulture Farm and O’Kane Lot
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Kingman FarmKingman Farm
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Mariotti HouseMariotti House
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Thompson FarmThompson Farm