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https://extension.umaine.edu/maple-syrup-production/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2026/02/Sugarbush-Management-Lilley.jpg10001333The sugarbush—the stand of maple trees that are tapped for sap collection—is the heart of the maple industry. The health of that central resource is susceptible to extreme weather, new pests, and unintentional damage from management practices (soil compaction, logging wounds, loss of diversity, etc.). As managers, the future of our industry depends on implementing […]