Is Cedar taking over your property? In Ok cedar acreage increases at 762 acres per day.
If the grasslands along the North Canadian River fully convert to Red Cedar, the trees will drink up more water than OKC uses in one year.
The tress help fuel wildfires.
They also release toxins into the soil in order to kill competing plants.
In Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas cedars have reduced livestock production by an estimated 75%.
That’s why legislators have teamed with the Conservation Commission and plan to send out crews to burn down trees on designated properties on 5,000 acres from the panhandle to OKC.
While Mulching and controlled burns are the most common techniques for cedar removal, are they the best option? What about the wood that can be harvested from the trees? What about the more than 70 species that use Cedar for nesting,escape cover, or food, thus being an important part of a balanced ecosystem.
Moderation is key.
It is recommended that if you have a large stand, more than a 50 acre stand of Red Cedars, to start with a 50% removal rate.
Keep those that are on a south or southwest facing slope as deer are attracted to these sites in winter.
Cedars also sustain themselves on the drier soil found on these slopes.
Together we can come up with a plan to tackle your situation.
Trees can be cut low to the ground to prevent regrowth the and all debris can be removed at your preferred method.
The posts and limbs can then be harvested.
Pictures are just a few ideas of ways the Cedar can be utilized.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post, and educate yourself about this growing problem.
I hope you agree that management is the answer!
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