Fall 2015 Issue - Ohio Forestry Association

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Ohio
oodland
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Volume 22 • Number 4 • FALL 2015
A publication of the Ohio Tree Farm Committee
What Now?
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Perspective by Paul Mechling
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6
Ohio
oodland
Journal
Calendar of Events
Alice Glaser
ODNR DIVISION OF FORESTRY
10
Making Places for Little Turkeys to Grow Up
by Lee Crocker
14
What Now? by Pat Migliozzi
17
Leafing Out: Pin Oak… Worthless or Wonderful?
by Dave Apsley
18
Sycamore Hill Tree Farm September 19 Tour
22
Ohio Tree Farm Inspectors Graduate
25
Connecting Kids to Nature by Sue Wintering
27
Wild Wonders in the Woods: The Red-shouldered
Hawk by Marne Titchenell
EDITORIAL BOARD
Paul Mechling
Alan Walter
OHIO TREE FARM COMMITTEE
David Apsley
OHIO STATE UNIV. EXTENSION
Mike Besonen
GLATFELTER
John Dorka
OHIO FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
Bob Mulligan
ODNR DIVISION OF SOIL & WATER
ADVERTISING MANAGER
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On the Cover:
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) shows
its range of fall colors of green, scarlet,
orange, and yellow. Not surprisingly, sugar
maple is well-loved for its brilliant fall
display as well
as the sweet
sap, wood
products, and
overall species
abundance
and durability.
Photo by ODNR
EDITORS
Dave Schatz
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A Good Look at Some Good Books
by Alan Siewert
Fall 2015 • Volume 22 • Number 4
Greg Smith
ODNR DIVISION OF FORESTRY
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Perspective by Robert Boyles
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Perspectives
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Paul Mechling, DVM
Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Chair
Thoughts from the
Woods
hat a year of extremes! Minus 35 degrees F in February,
over 15 inches of rain in June, and drought-like
conditions from late July until mid-September. Despite
the extremes, our young tree plantings of oaks and conifers look
good with a high survival rate and good growth. Tree tubes sure
help the oak seedlings.
The wet weather in June was disastrous for wild turkey nesting
and poult survival. We saw a few chicken-sized poults in September.
With the extreme cold weather, extended deep snow pack, and a
poor nesting season, wild turkey numbers will be depressed again.
I did hear a couple of grouse drumming in May, but have seen no
grouse poults.
We waged war on multiflora rose and Japanese barberry this
summer. We also identified the first bush honeysuckle in our area.
As the emerald ash borer creeps closer to our tree farm, we harvested
our larger white ash trees in August.
The OTFC Happenings
The Ohio Tree Farm Committee had an excellent summer meeting
in August at the Don Rawn Tree Farm near Chillicothe. The
committee voted to pursue an American Forest Foundation (AFF)
grant to revitalize the mentoring program for tree farmers. Our
goal is to have at least 2-3 mentors per regional woodland interest
group trained to update tree farmers on the new 2015-2020 ATFS
standards and their forest management plans. These mentors will
visit current and prospective new tree farmers to share information.
The mentors will also offer their personal tree farms as educational
resources for tree farmers in their respective regions. The OTFC
hopes this mentoring program will unfold in 2016.
The OTFC is also planning to expand our Grass Top Leaders
program. Grass Top Leaders is a network of family forest owners and
advocates who share common goals of keeping forests as forests and
in the hands of those who care for them. The network concentrates
on public policy advocacy at the federal level, but may also engage at
the state and local level when the issue is national in scope. Currently,
we have only a handful of folks working with legislators.
The OTFC is always looking for new committee members to
replace those who retire or resign. Three members who are leaving
the OTFC at the end of 2015 are Dave Schatz, Dean Berry, and
Dewey Thompson. Lee Crocker, Skip Malaska, Cassie Ridenour,
Gailen Maxwell, and Richard Rudy have re-upped for another term.
If anyone is interested in becoming a committee member, please
contact Joe Puperi at (419) 424-5004.
Upcoming events include the AFF National Leadership Conference
in Seattle, Washington on February 10-12, 2016 and the OFA annual
meeting March 9-10, 2016 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio.
Sharing
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This is my last
“Thoughts from the
Woods” article as
my term as chair of
the OTFC ends
December 31, 2015.
I want to thank the OTFC
members for all their help, support,
and a job well done. A special
thanks to our sponsors-- the Ohio
Forestry Association and the ODNR
Division of Forestry. Working with
the OFA Foundation to write a new
Memorandum of Understanding and
Financial Understanding between
OTF and OFA was very important
for the continuation of the OTFC.
ODNR Deputy Director and State
Forester Robert Boyles and the
Division of Forestry staff provide
so much in the way of guidance and
service to Ohio tree farmers.
I hope the past two years have
brought more organization to the
OTFC meetings and committee
as well as provided a forum for
woodland owners and professional
foresters to communicate. Above
all, I hope Ohio tree farmers have
developed and are applying a personal
land ethic.
Paul and Joann Mechling at the National Tree Farmer Convention held July 2013 in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Their Snowy Oak Tree Farm is located in Ashtabula County near Pierpont, Ohio.
Photo courtesy of Scott Morgan
Two final quotes from Aldo Leopold:
“There can be no doubt that a society
rooted in the soil is much more stable than
one rooted in pavements.”
“Conservation is a state of harmony
between men and land.”
Networking Mentoring
Growing Family Forests
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Perspectives Continued…
Autumn
Greetings!
L
ooking back over a busy summer season, I hope you had
the chance to meet the new Smokey Bear who debuted at
the 2015 Ohio State Fair. That large friendly bear delivered
a serious wildfire prevention message for the 12 days of the fair.
And related to that message, many thanks to Division of Forestry
staff members, including several of your service foresters, and all
the other firefighters who assisted with wildfire suppression efforts
here in Ohio and in our country’s western regions – whether as
part of Ohio’s three 2015 inter-agency crews or as single resources.
This fall, in early October, two individuals and a group were
recognized and honored at the 2015 Forest of Honor event. A tree
was planted in the Forest of Honor and a ceremony was held for
Randy Heiligmann, Dave Gamstetter, and the East Central Ohio
Forestry Association (ECOFA).
Randy Heiligmann
Dr. Heiligmann taught forestry students at The Ohio State
University for 30+ years. His instruction in the areas of
silviculture, silvics, forest management, and forest ecology was
key to countless students seeking degrees in forestry, and paved
the way for numerous career foresters through the years. He had a
keen understanding of wildlife habitat interactions, which added
to the depth of students’ educational experiences. He also was an
exceptional writer and insisted that students learned to write in a
professional manner. Dr. Heiligmann also maintained an extension
appointment at Ohio State and was the state specialist in forestry.
He was an exceptional adult educator, especially on the topics of
maple syrup production, Christmas tree plantation management,
and herbicides used to manage forests and plantations. He was
also responsible for authoring numerous publications and fact
sheets that helped both professional foresters and landowners to
understand a wide variety of forestry-related topics and practices.
David Gamstetter
David Gamstetter, Natural Resource Manager for the City
of Cincinnati, developed an innovative and exemplary natural
resource program for the City of Cincinnati, which has significantly
contributed to the preservation and protection of the Cincinnati
area’s woodlands and urban forests, and therefore the wildlife, water,
and soil resources as well. Dave’s work also extends beyond the city
Robert Boyles
ODNR Deputy Director and
State Forester
boundaries through his willingness to share his experiences with
other communities and with his peers at regional and statewide
conferences. Dave developed a comprehensive 20-year natural
resource management plan for urban street tree, land management,
forest management, and greenspace programs. Dave is widely
published in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, and public
works journals. He has been instrumental in the restoration of
Cincinnati’s Mill Creek, one of the most endangered urban rivers
in North America, and has shared his experiences and lessons
learned with many audiences in the industry and beyond. Dave
created an innovative Urban Timber Program in response to the
emerald ash borer in Hamilton County. In partnership with various
companies and the Cincinnati Public Schools, the program includes
the milling and processing of ash logs into dimensional lumber for
new school construction and reconstruction projects. Dave is also
an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of
Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning where he teaches courses
on Urban Forestry and Stormwater Management, and has lead the
development of projects that support Project Groundwork.
East Central Ohio Forestry Association
For more than 30 years, the ECOFA has provided information to
private woodland owners on managing their property for forestry
and wildlife. This organization has helped encourage landowner
involvement in managing their forests, and has continually
promoted the Service Forestry program to the public. Hundreds of
landowners have been involved over the years, positively impacting
Ohio’s forest resource. Monthly meetings are open to the public
with speakers on a variety of topics. Monthly newsletters review
speakers' topics and provide timely information to keep landowners
in the region informed. ECOFA has also heavily promoted the Tree
Farm program and sends 5-10 kids annually to the Ohio Forestry
and Wildlife Conservation Camp. The landowner involvement in
this region over the years would not be near the active level as it is
today if not for this organization.
Congratulations to these deserving recipients. If you have ideas
for nominations for 2016 Forest of Honor, please send them my
way.
2015 FOREST OF HONOR INDUCTEES
The 2015 Forest of Honor inductees were recognized with a tree planting ceremony at Zaleski State Forest. Pictured are ODNR Deputy
Director and State Forester Robert Boyles (fourth in from the left), ODNR Director James Zehringer (fifth in from the left), David
Gamstetter (holding plaque, standing next to Director Zehringer). Beside Gamstetter is Charles Pearson (holding plaque), the first
president of the East Central Ohio Forestry Association (ECOFA), and beside Pearson is Derra Scharver, current president of ECOFA,
surrounded by fellow ECOFA members. Dr. Randall Heiligmann was unable to attend.
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Making Places for Little Turkeys to Grow Up
A
s I drove down the dusty gravel road, two deer hustled
across my path. They ran into a small field and stopped
to look back. The pair appeared surprised to see a vehicle
on this township road in Adams County. I eased on around the
curve to find what I had been looking for-- an open gate inviting
me on the property. A short drive out the ridgetop led me to the
small cabin and the landowner I was there to meet. Mr. Terry had
contacted me and wanted to improve wildlife habitat, and I was
meeting him to evaluate his property.
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) fully understands
that good wildlife habitat and healthy forests are critical for wild
turkey and many other wildlife species. As the NWTF Ohio
Regional Biologist, one of my goals is to improve the state’s
wildlife habitat. However, the NWTF cannot do this without great
partnerships. I was making this landowner visit that day because of
the relationship we have with the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS). With this partnership, I am helping local NRCS
offices provide wildlife habitat recommendations and to develop
wildlife habitat plans.
My first question to the landowner was one I have
asked countless times: Why do you own this woodland
and what are your goals for the property? It is a question
to which most landowners should know the answer, but most have
rarely tried to put into words. It became obvious after a few follow-up
questions that Mr. Terry owned this property because of his love of
deer hunting and his desire to have a retreat for his family to enjoy.
As we started down his forest road, I was trying to gather
information on what type of habitat he had and to learn about his
resource concerns. A resource concern is what is affecting or limiting
the wildlife habitat on a property. We soon found a resource concern
and one of the plagues of Ohio’s forests, the non-native invasive
tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This invasive plant has little to
no wildlife value, but the biggest concern is what it is doing to the
health of the forest. Tree-of-heaven will crowd out critically important
species like oak and hickory.
The Ohio NWTF has partnered with the Wayne National Forest
to help the forest fight invasive, non-native plants while improving
forest health and wildlife habitat. On the Wayne National Forest,
the Ohio NWTF treated almost 2000 acres of tree-of- heaven last
year. We utilized a National Forest Foundation grant, Ohio NWTF
superfund dollars, and U.S. Forest Service funds, and enlisted the
assistance of volunteers to get this work completed.
Mr. Terry also clearly understood that healthy forests void of
non-native plants like tree-of-heaven are good for wildlife. He had
previously worked with ODNR Service Forester Tim Wilson, who
prepared a forest management plan for the property. Mr. Terry
applied to get assistance to treat non-native invasive plants through
the forestry Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
administered by the NRCS, but he was not funded. I suggested he
apply for the wildlife EQIP to improve his wildlife habitat. I noted
the amount of invasive plants, reaffirmed his understanding that
this is a very troubling resource concern, and that he needed to get
it under control.
Another resource concern for this property was the lack of open
areas and lack of early successional habitat. This steep portion of
Adams County near the Ohio River is over 95 percent forested.
Mr. Terry had created a couple of very small openings, but needed
more. These forest openings are very important areas where wild
turkey hens bring their young broods to catch insects. Open areas
Lee Crocker
National Wild Turkey Federation
near nesting habitat are perfect places for the wild turkey poults to
feed on a high insect diet. Deer will also utilize these open areas as
an important component of their habitat. Mr. Terry decided that
creating a couple more acres of openings would be beneficial, and
decided to include that in his EQIP application.
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The Wayne National Forest also realizes the importance of maintaining
old fields and open habitat. That is why maintaining some herbaceous
or herbaceous-shrub habitat is part of the Wayne National Forest 2006
Forest Plan. Over the past several winters, the NWTF has helped the
Wayne complete several hundred acres of opening maintenance work.
Most of this work occurs in old fields where we are hiring a contractor
to mow and remove undesirable trees.
As we continued through the steep ravine and up the other side of
the hill on the Terry property, it became apparent that the lack of oaks
and hickories for hard mast was another resource concern. Acorns are
critically important for many wildlife species to fatten them up before
winter and to carry them through in a healthy condition. This woodland
had been high graded about 20 years before Mr. Terry owned it, and
many of the oaks were harvested at that time. We began discussing ways
to keep and promote oak and other good wildlife species on the property.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife understands the importance of
keeping and promoting oak and hickory on their state wildlife areas.
The NWTF and the Division of Wildlife have partnered to help get better
information about their forested properties. We will be gathering Oak
Silvah understory data to help the agency understand how to promote
and retain oak and hickory, and develop prescriptions for forestry
activities to create needed wildlife habitat.
I have returned to the Terry property since that first visit to check the
progress of his habitat improvement work through EQIP. Mr. Terry created
two acres of forest openings, and has seeded them to a wildlife-friendly
cover. Much of the invasive tree-of- heaven has been treated, with plans
to retreat sprouts and seedlings over the next few years.
If you are passionate about improving the wildlife
habitat on your property, feel free to contact me for
ideas and a possible site visit. Consider joining the Ohio
NWTF because we will continue to work to improve
wildlife habitat across Ohio though your help and strong
partnerships with NRCS, the Wayne National Forest,
and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Mowing an opening on the Wayne National Forest.
Photo by Lee Crocker
Tree-of-heaven dying after treatment on the Wayne
National Forest. Photo Lee Crocker
The mission of the National Wild
Turkey Federation is the conservation
of the wild turkey and the preservation
of our hunting heritage. The NWTF has
225,000 members, with approximately
8,000 members from Ohio in 70 local
chapters advancing the NWTF mission.
These local volunteers are the life blood
of the NWTF, and they raise funds
to complete this work through local
banquets. If you have ever attended
a NWTF banquet, you have helped
improve forest health and wildlife
habitat. You have also helped maintain
the hunting heritage that many of us
grew up with and cherish.
To contact Lee:
Forest opening cleared and seeded
spring 2015. Photo by Lee Crocker
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Lee A. Crocker, Certified Forester
Ohio NWTF Regional Biologist
141 Valley View Drive • Waverly, OH 45690
740-222-3505 • Email: [email protected]
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What Now?
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS;
EAB AND TCD AND ALB, OH MY!
Pat Migliozzi, ODNR Division of Forestry
E
merald ash borer, thousand cankers disease, and Asian
longhorned beetle are just a few of the insects and diseases
that are impacting the woodlands of Ohio and other areas
of the United States and Canada. I am not going to talk specifically
about these, as there have been plenty of articles about them in The
Ohio Woodland Journal. Rather, I will cover what a landowner can do
when they lose part or most of their woodland to these invasive pests.
These pests all have the potential for opening up large canopy
gaps in the forest. This will allow invasive plant species like bush
honeysuckle and ailanthus to become established, if not already
present.
However, if one looks at this problem from a different perspective,
it also allows someone to leave their legacy for the future. A
landowner can have the opportunity to convert that stand of
60-70 percent ash to an oak-hickory forest, or other species, like
sugar maple, tulip poplar, or cherry. The main limitations are light
availability from the canopy gaps, the soils, and how much time and
resources can be invested.
To achieve stand conversion, an underplanting may be an option.
Underplantings are tree plantings within an existing forest. They
generally are not very successful due to the low light levels that occur
in the understory. However, in areas where there is a great deal of
ash dying from emerald ash borer, or trees being removed due to the
Asian longhorned beetle, there typically will be a sufficient amount
of light reaching the forest floor for young trees to grow.
The first thing a landowner should do is consult with a forester.
The landowner will walk the woods with a forester, who will create
a management plan according to the goals the landowner has for the
property. This key document will help guide a landowner through
the steps to take to meet those goals. Goals may include attracting
wildlife with nut producing tree species like oak and hickory, or just
trying to maintain a healthy forest.
In southwest Ohio, we are witnessing the emerald ash borer move
rapidly throughout the landscape. Another issue we have here and
throughout the state is invasive plants. Honeysuckle is the biggest
culprit for landowners. A good management plan will help guide
a landowner to the areas of the property that have invasive species
and explain how to best control them. Controlling invasive plants
is a must.
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Landowners can either let the woodland come back naturally or
they can plant some seedlings in canopy openings. Normally, foresters
do not recommend planting seedlings in woodlands because there is
too much shade and competition. But when the majority of the area
is made up of dying ash or undesirable species, an underplanting may
work well, especially if there are no desirable species in the immediate
area to regenerate naturally. This will allow for reforesting with the
species you want.
A landowner should continue to work with a forester to determine
the best place to start this underplanting. The forester will be able
to tell the landowner what soils are present and what tree and shrub
species would work best in that particular area. Once species have
been determined, then it is time to think about spacing the seedlings,
usually 10 foot x 10 foot or 8 foot x 10 foot. This will give the seedlings
enough competition between each other to encourage them to grow
tall and straight, while assuming some will die due to weather or
wildlife damage. Typically the best time to plant seedlings in Ohio
is in the early spring, ideally after the last hard frost.
Wildlife is a major obstacle that comes with planting trees. Deer,
rabbits, and mice can wreak havoc on tree seedlings. The best way
to combat wildlife foraging on seedlings is to use tree planting tubes
or tree shelters. There are many varieties of these tubes that can be
purchased online. The seedling is planted and the tube is wrapped
around it and secured into the ground with a wooden stake. Tubes
should be pushed an inch or so into the soil to prevent mice and
voles from girdling seedlings in the winter. Wasps and hornets like
to make their nests in tree shelters, so every now and then it is a
good idea to check them.
Another option for establishing an underplanting is to plant a seed
or two, then put a shelter over the seed so it can grow up into the
tube. This works well if there is a local seed source for the desired tree
species. This way, the only dollar investment is for the tree planting
tube and the free seed is from a tree growing in the area.
After the trees are planted, maintain the area by controlling
competition from volunteer seedlings, invasive woody plants, and
even field weeds. This can be accomplished by chemical control,
mechanical control, or a combination of both. For mechanical
control, you can simply use a string trimmer. Tree planting
tubes will protect seedlings from both
trimmers and proper application of
chemicals. If the invasive and other
competing vegetation are not controlled,
the seedlings will most likely die out.
Hope is not lost despite the invasive
species that will change the makeup
of our woodlands. Working with a
forester to develop a strategy will help a
landowner have productive woodlands,
and provide a living legacy for future
generations. The end of one thing is the
beginning of something else.
Pat Migliozzi has been the Service
Forester with ODNR Division of Forestry
for Butler, Greene, Hamilton, and Warren
Counties for eight years. In his spare time,
Pat is an avid mountain biker, grows
carnivorous plants, and enjoys being a
new father.
(Continued on page 16)
Greene County landowner Larry Hall girdled the large boxelder (right)
and planted more favorable species for wildlife such as swamp white
oak and bur oak (tree tube, center) in 2012.
Photos provided by the author
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leafing out
A large opening was created by removing invasive species and
undesirable species. The area was planted with swamp white oak
and bur oak in tree tubes in 2012.
Dave Apsley
The Ohio State University Extension
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Walnut (left foreground in tube) and
sugar maple (right in tube) in an underplanting at Sugarcreek Park in Greene
County. The seedlings were planted
in 2012. Invasive bush honeysuckle is
being controlled, and the ash seen in
the background has died out as a result
of emerald ash borer.
P
Wonderful
in oak (Quercus palustris) often dominates Ohio’s wettest
woodlands. In northwestern Ohio where the landscape is
dominated by agronomic crops, pin oak is common in the
woodland remnants that were too wet to farm and difficult to drain.
There it routinely occurs in depressions and on the borders of swamps.
In southwestern Ohio, where extensive areas known as pin oak flats
once dominated the landscape, pin oak-dominated woodlands are still
common (McQuilkin 1990). By contrast, in unglaciated southeastern
Ohio, pin oak is much less frequent, and is typically limited to old
oxbows and depressions on the broader floodplains of the largest
streams and rivers.
Compared to most other oaks, pin oak is fast growing and short
lived. It reaches maturity in about 80 to 100 years (McQuilkin 1990). It
is often described as a medium-sized tree, 60-80 feet in height (Leopold
1998). However, under the right site conditions where moisture is
available throughout most growing seasons, it can live considerably
longer and attain heights exceeding 130 feet (McQuilkin 1990).
Pin oak is in the oak subgenus Erythrobalanus, commonly referred
to as the red oak group (Braun 1989). Like all other oaks in the red oak
group, the leaves are tipped by bristles or hairs. The leaves of pin oak
are usually 5-lobed and range from 3 to 5 inches in length (Harlow et.
al. 1996). Because the leaves are heavily dissected, they tend to allow
a significant amount of light to pass through their canopy. This is
the result of very narrow lobes with large sinuses or gaps that extend
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Large pin oaks in a wetland at Zaleski State Forest.
Largest exceeds 100 feet in height and 40 inches in
diameter (dbh). Photos courtesy of the author
Vernal pool under pin oak dominated canopy at Zaleski
State Forest provides excellent habitat for a wide variety of
amphibians.
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nearly to the mid-rib. Like other
oaks, the twigs of pin oak have
clusters of buds at their end.
The buds are reddish brown and
sharply pointed, similar to but
smaller than northern red oak
(Leopold 1998).
One of the most distinguishing characteristics of pin oak is
the persistence of lower branches
that often have a downward
angle. Unlike northern red oak
which consistently self-prunes
its lower branches shortly after
they become shaded, pin oak
retains these branches for an
extended period of time leading
to trunks with many small, spurlike twigs. As result, lumber
produced from pin oak is
characterized by a large number
of “pin knots,” often cited as the
source of this species common
name (McQuilkin 1990).
Abundance of branches on the lower
Downward angled branches in the lower crown of
Although pin oak wood is marketed
bole of a pin oak tree. Note the tight bark.
pin oak.
as red oak, the prevalence of these
knots degrades its quality and
Acorns of pin oaks are highly valuable for wildlife and are utilized by
limits its use to fuel wood or other lower valued products.
a wide range of species. Their small size (400 per pound) and proximity
Pin oaks have been planted extensively in urban landscapes. They
to wetlands makes them particularly valuable for wood ducks, mallards,
tolerate urban conditions including compacted soils, and under most
and other waterfowl. Pin oaks produce acorns at a young age, around
conditions grow rapidly especially when compared to other oaks.
15-20 years. In a long-term study of 40 year-old pin oak stands in
Fall foliage is typically an unimpressive brown to russet-brown, but
Missouri, yearly acorn production ranged from 5,400 to nearly 200,000
occasionally it can exhibit more brilliant reds. On alkaline (higher pH)
per acre (McQuilkin 1990).
soils, pin oaks often suffer from iron deficiencies which are symptomized
Pin oak plays a key role in many of the remaining forested wetlands
by a yellowing (chlorosis) of the foliage, which often leads to a loss in
in Ohio. These forested wetlands not only offer excellent habitat for a
vigor. This can be avoided by selecting planting stock that originates
wide array of wildlife, but they also provide other environmental services
from sites with less acidic soil conditions (ODNR Division of Forestry
such as carbon sequestration and flood moderation, as well as filtering
website).
of nutrients and sediment that that would otherwise negatively impact
Ohio’s lakes and streams.
Depending on your perspective, pin oak can be seen as nearly
worthless, tolerable, or absolutely wonderful. From the forest industry
perspective, pin oak wood is of very low value. It is almost always knotty
and consequently is of low grade; as a result, the cost of harvesting and
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References
McQuilkin, R. A. 1990. Quercus palustris Muenchh. (Pin Oak).
In Silvics of North American Trees. Vol. 2. Hardwoods. Russell M.
Burns and Barbara H. Honkala eds. USDA Forest Service Handbook
271. Washington D.C.
Braun, E. L. 1989. The Woody Plants of Ohio. Ohio State University
Press. Columbus, OH.
Harlow, W.M., E.S. Harrar, J.W.Hardin and F.M. White. 1996.
Textbook of Dendrology, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill. New York.
Leopold, D. J., W. C. McComb, and R. N. Muller. 1998. Trees of
the Central Hardwood Forests of North America. Timber Press.
Portland, Oregon.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources-Division of Forestry. 2015.
Pin Oak. Retrieved from: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/pinoak.
Pin oak acorn. These small acorns, like all “red oak group” acorns,
take two years to mature.
Ohio Woodlands Journal 2015:Ohio Woodlands Journal 1/4 pg 12/24/14
Deeply dissected pin oak leaves allow considerable light to
reach the forest floor.
Sharp-pointed, reddish-brown pin oak buds. Notice cluster of
buds at the tip of the twig, which is characteristic of the oaks.
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Tree-tective Trouble Guide
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Become “tree-tectives” (tree detectives) by first examining neighborhood trees
for signs of poor health and then investigating actions to help trees in trouble.
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Problems with staking
Insect feeding
Stakes bent, wires loose,
tree not secured
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Trunk damaged
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Rotten spots
Split trunk
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Plan a walk down a tree-lined city sidewalk, in a park, or in the woods, paying
particular attention to trees and their symptoms along the way. Children can
use the images on this page to identify some signs of unhealthy trees. They
should take notes and make sketches of their findings to try and identify what
caused the damage.
PLT improves children’s environmental awareness, critical thinking skills, and academic performance.
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Wild Wonders in the woods
By Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension Wildlife Program Specialist
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apable of soaring effortlessly through the
sky and lithely through woodlands, the
red-shouldered hawk is another of Ohio’s
many woodland wonders. This hawk of the forest,
while only slightly smaller than a red-tailed hawk,
is more often heard than seen.
Its distinctive, loud “kee-raah”
call often causes woodland
owners to raise their eyes
to the tree tops in curiosity,
with hopes of catching a
glimpse of the banded tail
and rusty-colored chest of the
red-shouldered hawk.
Ohio is home to seven
species of hawks. While the
hawk is soaring high above, it
can be difficult to identify the
species without knowing what to look for. Here
are a few tips to help identify the red-shouldered
hawk:
• The hawk’s Latin species name (lineatus)
reflects the bold black and white lines on its
tail and wings, a feature that helps to separate
this hawk from other species in the genus Buteo.
• Another identifying feature of this hawk is the reddish
Did You Know?
upper wing coverts, from which the
species’ common name derives, but the
red shoulders won’t be visible while the
hawk is flying above you. What will be
visible is the reddish chest with dark
brown markings, appearing an overall
red-orange from a distance. From
below, the rufous chest and black and
white barred wings and tail make this
hawk fairly distinctive while in flight.
• Finally, a red-shouldered hawk soaring
above on a bright sunny day will have
white crescent-shaped markings on
both wings near the tips. These bright
markings appear in good lighting, but
are less noticeable on cloudy days or
under the tree canopy.
The life of a red-shouldered
hawk
Red-shouldered hawks can be found
in bottomland hardwood forests,
flooded deciduous swamps and other
wet woodland areas, and upland mixed
deciduous-conifer woodlands. They prefer
an open subcanopy for ease of hunting.
Red-shouldered hawks hunt a variety
Ohio’s 7 species of hawks belong to either the genus Buteo or the genus Accipiter. Hawks belonging to the genus Accipiter,
also known as bird hawks, have short, rounded wings, a long tail, and exhibit a ‘flap-flap-flap-glide’ flight pattern. They feed
heavily on smaller birds, swooping down to seize the bird when it is unaware. Hawks belonging to the genus Buteo, like the
red-shouldered hawk, have broad wings and short, wide tails. They are also called the soaring hawks as they are built for
soaring.
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Ohio’s Accipiters:
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- Cooper’s Hawk
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Northern Goshawk
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Sharp-shinned Hawk
- Rough-legged Hawk
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Wild Wonders in the woods cont.
of prey from small mammals and birds to reptiles, amphibians,
and even large insects. In some areas of their range, crayfish are an
important prey item. Red-shouldered hawks hunt by soaring over
open land or perching in the treetops. Often, the preferred perch is
a dead standing tree, an important habitat feature in any woodland
where wildlife is concerned.
Excellent senses of sight and hearing plus the shape and structure
of their wings aid the red-shouldered hawk in finding prey. Redshouldered hawks have high concentrations of light-sensitive cone
cells in their eyes, which give them impeccable vision. Buteo hawks
are built for soaring, and by using thermals (rising pockets of warm
air), a red-shouldered hawk can soar for hours searching for prey
with little effort and energy required.
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Thermals are columns of rising air warmed by the sun. Thermals
don’t appear until at least late morning, which is why hawks are
often seen soaring in the middle of the day. Hawks use thermals
to soar around and around, higher and higher, before peeling off
and gliding down to the next thermal. Thermals are used while
hunting, but also during migration.
age to be good housekeepers. As early as 5 days of age, they
begin ejecting their droppings out over the edge of the nest.
This leaves the ground around the base of the tree looking as if
it were whitewashed.
Side Note: If you see owl pellets under what used to be a
red-shouldered hawk nest, it may mean
the nest is now being used by a barred
owl. Barred owls often nest in tree cavities
but will also use abandoned hawk nests.
• Look for – A rufous-chested bird with black
and white stripes on the tail and wings.
Red-shouldered hawk chicks in Hamilton County, Ohio. Photo by Allan Claybon 2008. ODNR Division
of Wildlife Ohio Wildlife Photo Gallery Search (online). Accessed at https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife
Wrapping it up
There are so many wild wonders that the
more we wander the woods, the more we
realize how little we know! Each wildlife
species has its own unique and impressive
abilities. What will you discover next? Until
next time – happy wanderings!
Red-shouldered hawks breed once a year between April and July.
They are monogamous and very territorial. In fact, the “kee-raah”
call that is often heard is given when the hawks are alarmed or
announcing that the area is already occupied. Males attract a mate
by performing an elaborate “sky-dance” that involves spiraling high
into the air and diving steeply, over and over.
The nest is built together by the pair and is constructed of bark,
sticks, leaves, and green sprigs of vegetation. Red-shouldered hawks
will often return to the same nest year after year, refurbishing it
each spring. The females lays 3-4 white eggs with brown or purple
splotches. The eggs hatch roughly 6 weeks after the last egg is laid,
and in another 6 weeks, the young birds fledge the nest. They will
remain with their parents for an additional 8-10 weeks. Signs to listen and look for
There are several signs that red-shouldered hawks are in the area.
When out in the woods:
• Listen for - The distinctive ‘keee-raah’ call.
• Look for - A lot of bird poop under a tree can be a sign of an
active nest. Young red-shouldered hawks learn at a very young
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Red-shouldered hawk adult, Montgomery
County, Ohio. Photo by Joseph Kerns 2010.
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Wildlife
Photo Gallery Search (online). Accessed at
https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife
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A Good Look at Some Good Books
s I am sitting in my office on this cold late-fall day--the last of the dried
leaves still hanging on the trees--I am looking at my bookshelf full of tree
books, and it occurs to me there are three broad
categories of tree books.
The first category answers
the question, “What kind of
tree is this?” These are the tree
identification (or ID) books. I have
many, and I have even turned my
hand at writing one a time or two.
The second group answers
the question, “What tree do
I want?” These selection books are handy when you want a tree
and need to know what will grow in your site. Wholesale nursery
catalogs can fit into this category, but they seldom include the
limitations and disadvantages found in a good selection book.
After all, nursery catalogs are printed to sell trees. You will
never go to your local car dealer and see a beautiful glossy car
brochure--the ones with young, good looking people driving
through amazing landscapes--list all the
problems the car will have in three years.
The third category answers the
question, “How do I care for my
tree?” This is the biggest category.
It includes the insect and disease
books and the “I have a problemhow do I fix it?” questions, as well as
the pruning, planting, and cultural
practices books.
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My daughter-in-law Melissa, a bargain shopper and ultra-organizer,
has just asked for my Christmas list for the fourth time. While trying to
help her, I’ve been thinking about those tree books, and how useful they
are to me. So, for those of you who have a tree lover on your Christmas
list, I would like to offer my suggestions for good books to add to their
tree bookshelf.
An ID book is essential for tree lovers. The ability to identify the
species of tree is the gateway to understanding the tree, its relationships,
its habits, and its needs. The most important element of a good tree ID
book, in my opinion, is no colored pictures! I have lost count how many
times I have watched someone with a leaf in one hand flipping through
pictures trying to find a match. They usually misidentify a sweet gum for
a maple or a hickory for an ash because the leaves look similar. Colored
pictures are the short-cut everyone is looking for, but it seldom works.
A good ID book will have a simple, easily understood dichotomous key
with a good glossary of terms and simple line drawings. Understanding
the taxonomy, bud arrangement, leaf design, and fruiting structure of
the different genera will allow you to travel the world and still know
your trees.
My choice for an ID book is “Master Tree Finder” by May Theilgaard
Watts. My copy was printed in 1986, and it is threadbare with pages
falling out. Hey, I have something for Melissa’s shopping list! The
Master Tree Finder contains five keys, including Tree Finder, Desert
Tree Finder, Rocky Mountain Tree Finder, Pacific Coast Tree Finder,
and Winter Tree Finder. You can also get them individually in pocket
size versions-- a good start is the Tree Finder and Winter Tree Finder.
A quick internet search shows the individual guides available ranging
from $5.41 to $5.95 on several on-line sites.
A tree selection book is another essential book for the tree enthusiast.
Here in Ohio, we are blessed with the ability to grow a wide range of trees.
There are 96 species of trees on the International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) Certification test list for Ohio, and more than a dozen that were
left off because the list was too long. In other parts of the country, lists
might have 15 or 20 trees that would grow there. A few years back, I
gave a talk in South Dakota where I said Ohioans were the lucky kids
with the box of 96 crayons. We had so many reds that we ran out of
the dark red and light red and we had to make up names like magenta
and vermillion. They, unfortunately, had the box of eight, and two were
broken. With this embarrassment of riches, it is hard to remember all
the wonderful trees that could be planted. That is where the selection
book comes in handy.
Alan Siewert
A good tree selection book will have nice glossy pictures and will
list the size and other general statistics about trees, the site conditions
needed, and the species limitations. Reading and studying these
requirements is a good way to understand the needs of tree species and
important site factors for tree growth. My recommendation is an oldie
but a goody-- “Landscape Trees Factsheets” edited by Gerhold, Lacasse,
and Wandell, from Penn State Press for $30.00 (http://extension.psu.
edu/publications).
First published in 1990 as a cooperative project among many states,
including Ohio, “Factsheets” has stood the test of time. There are more
expensive selection books, but this one, in my opinion, is a “lunch pail
totin’, show up every day, get the job done, go-to” selection book. The
book lists 210 species with 570 color photos. What I really like about it is
the accurate description of the trees. One cautionary note, however: all
trees have limitations, as there is no such thing as a perfect tree. When
using this book, understand the limitations, but don’t allow them to
drive your selection decisions.
Finally, a “how to” book is tough to pick, as there are so many great
tree books to recommend. For this article, I choose a basic book covering
the biology of trees as well as their needs and care in a simple way
most laymen can understand. In my opinion, the best book for laying
a foundation of understanding is the “Certification Study Guide” by
Sharon Lilly, published by the International Society of Arboriculture, at
$124.95 for non-members (http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/shop.aspx).
While it is the study guide for the ISA Certified Arborist test, it is a great
introductory book to arboriculture and tree care. The book covers basic
tree biology, function, and tree identification as well as soils, water, and
nutritional needs. It also describes pruning and planting. Reading and
understanding this book will provide a good background and help you to
better understand future books. This is a great “Why did that happen?”
book. If you have a young person looking for a career in arboriculture,
this is a must read.
I hope this has been helpful as you deal with that daunting annual
task of Christmas shopping. Stay warm, and have a safe and happy
holiday season.
Alan Siewert is a native of Wisconsin, where he earned his BS degree in
urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Since 1990,
he has been the regional urban forester for the ODNR Division of Forestry,
assisting communities to manage their urban forest resources in 11 counties
of northeast Ohio. Alan has been honored by the International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) with their Honorary Life Membership for his years of
dedicated service to the Certified Arborist Program and the Ohio Chapter
of ISA.
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Marvin Yoder
2931 S. Carr Road
Apple Creek, Ohio 44606
Phone: 330-698-5333
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Killbuck Valley Woodland Interest Group
Bob Romig
3511 Clearview Pl.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
(330) 345-5077
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Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group
Dave Bonifant
3594 Evans Rd.
Nashport, Ohio 43830
(740) 814-2474
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Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association
James Elze
2145 Merle Road
Salem, Ohio 44460
(330) 337-8974
Southern Ohio Forestland Association
P.J. Gordy
3813 Potts Hill Road
Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
(740) 634-2470
Northwest Ohio Woodland Association
John Mueller
Joe Puperi
952 B Lima Ave.
Findlay, Ohio 45840
(419) 424-5004
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Southwest Ohio Woodland Owners Association
Pat Migliozzi
777 Columbus Avenue 5-A
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
(513) 932-6836
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Southeast Ohio Woodland Interest Group
Perry Brannan
360 E. State St.
Athens, Ohio 45701
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OWJ Sponsors Needed
Be A Proud Sponsor of OWJ!
The editorial board of The Ohio Woodland Journal is looking for businesses or individuals who are willing to
sponsor annual subscriptions of the Journal for all of their county public and private high school libraries. Partial
sponsorships are certainly welcomed from those who reside in urban counties with numerous school districts.
Individual subscription rates are $15.00 per year for four issues. Each high school principal will receive a letter prior to their first issue of
The Ohio Woodland Journal announcing that you or your business is generously supporting the county’s schools by supplying four free issues
to their library. You will also be listed in the Journal as a sponsor.
If you would like to assist in placing the Journal in your county schools or need additional information, please contact:
Pam Edwards, OFA, 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, Ohio 43701 • 888-388-7337 • [email protected]
Thanks to the following businesses, organizations,
and individuals who sponsor the OWJ for these counties:
Phillip Chase............................................................................. Knox
Southern Ohio Forestland Assn................... Lawrence, Pike & Ross
Chris Hodgson.......................................................................Licking
Lucas County SWCD............................................................... Lucas
Doyle Melick............................................................................ Meigs
David & Pamela Schatz............................................................ Meigs
Miami County SWCD........................................................... Miami
Annette Chavez & Greg Davis......................................Montgomery
Mike & Vickie Kilroy......................................Montgomery & Preble
Michael Thomas..................................................... Morgan & Noble
Ron Colby............................................................................. Morrow
William Houk....................................................................... Morrow
Muskingum County SWCD.......................................... Muskingum
Sandusky County SWCD..................... Ottawa, Sandusky & Seneca
Cody Hacker..............................................................................Perry
Gailen Maxwell .........................................................................Perry
Mike Besonen..............................................................................Pike
Jack Sedlak............................................................................. Portage
Schulte's Logging................................................................. Putnam
Dave Embree.............................................................................. Ross
ECOFA............................................................................. Tuscarawas
Union County SWCD............................................................. Union
Wayne & Lynn Oney.............................................................. Vinton
Vinton County SWCD........................................................... Vinton
Warren County SWCD......................................................... Warren
Wayne County SWCD........................................................... Wayne
Walter & Donna Lange....................................................... Williams
Anthony J. & Susan Casale................................................ Ashtabula
Crooked Creek Conservation Club.................................. Ashtabula
Ed M. Aderer.......................................................................... Athens
Anita James............................................................................. Athens
Meadowview Farm................................................................. Athens
Belmont County SWCD......................................................Belmont
Brown County SWCD............................................................Brown
Lynn & Tim Wilson.................................................................Brown
John Sommer.........................................................................Carroll
Milan Carnes................................................... Champaign & Logan
Tiverton Timber Tree Farm............................ Coshocton & Monroe
Defiance County SWCD..................................................... Defiance
Dave Orndorf..................... Delaware, Franklin, Marion & Morrow
Deer Haven Ltd. Tree Farm................................................... Fayette
Steve McGinnis.......................................................Franklin County
John Dorka.............................................. Franklin, Stark & Summit
Fulton County SWCD............................................................Fulton
Mark Hissa............................................................................ Geauga
Greene County SWCD........................................................... Greene
Marcus P. Hoholick................................................................ Greene
Hancock County SWCD..................................................... Hancock
Dennis & Jan Bishop................... Hancock, Henry, Marion & Wood
Duckworth Farms.............................................................. Highland
Richard & Merry Peterson................................................... Hocking
Mark Puhl............................................................................. Hocking
4-J Farm................................................................................. Holmes
Jackson County SWCD......................................................... Jackson
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The Ohio Woodland Journal is a quarterly publication of the Ohio Tree Farm System.
It is published and mailed each year in February, May, August, and November.
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