I agree Airborne. The purpose of the program is to minimize impacts of future pine beetle infestations and to suppress current infestations. By doing the thinning, it is supposed to enhance the health of existing pine stands by controlling forest density. I'm all for thinning/eliminating the invasive sweet gums and various other trees to allow the remaining trees to flourish.

I was blessed with some unusually cool weather for mid-May. Low/mid 70s. Great to work outside in.

Last edited by roadwarriorsvt; 05/27/14 02:32 AM.