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Michael L. Farrell Extension Associate Uihlein Forest 157 Bear Cub Lane Lake Placid, NY 12946 Ph: 518-523-9337 Fx: 518-523-8256 e.mail: mlf36@cornell.edu Uihlein Website |
Michael L. Farrell
M.P.S. - SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry - 2003
B.S. – Hamilton College - 2000
Peter Smallidge joined the Department of Natural Resources in 1996. He is the State Extension Forester responsible for Forest management and stewardship, Forest ecology, Landowner education, and Vegetation management. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Frostburg State University, Maryland.
Research
His current research examines (i) sugarbush management for optimal sap production and forest
health (ii) genetic improvement and propagation of sugar maple seedlings with increased
sap sugar concentrations.
Extension
Mike serves as the Northern NY Maple Specialist, focusing his maple related extension activities for the 10 counties in the northern part of the state. Extension activities include working with both maple producers and consumers to enhance the viability and profitability of the New York maple industry.