The Goal

To deliver a sustained yield of sap to the producer by utilizing proper Tapping Techniques and Stand Management Practices.

Competing Factors Affecting Your Sap Flow

This article will cover the following two topics of Sugarbush Management mentioned below.  These are the two greatest factors that will affect a producer's sap flow yield and ultimately determine their efficiency.

1. Environmental Factors
   
   • Species
   • Weather
   • Tree growth
   • Competition
   • Soil
   • Pests

    

2. Human Factors
   
   • Tapping techniques
   • Stand Management