Maple Sugaring

Native Americans were the first people to enjoy maple sugar. When settlements of North Americans began, sugaring expanded rapidly. Until tropical sugar sources became easily accessible, maple sugar ruled as a sweetener. With the increase in availability of imported sugar, the maple industry switched to the production of syrup. Today, the maple industry produces a wide-range of quality products with most production still going into syrup. Maple syrup is considered by many to be the ultimate natural product.

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP)

NTFP can be part of a diversified forest income and our focus is on creating a balanced approach to NTFP. Planning and diversification are the keys to success with NTFP's.

Quick Links & Current Events

• Maple syrup team - professional advise on maple syrup production
  
• Maple syrup terminology
• Maple Confections II workshop - June 7, 2008
  
• Maple Equipment Dealers
  
• Winter 2008 Dropline Newsletter
  
• Forest Finance #5: Opportunities from Ginseng Husbandry in Pennsylvania.
• Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2007 Tax Year
  
• Pennsylvania Maple Producer Associations
  
• Links