Hardt Forestry can help you commence an agricultural land use project or manage an existing one.

Maple Sugaring: The maple sugaring industry is thriving in Vermont, and I can help to make sure that you are managing your sugarbush such that it remains healthy and productive for years to come. I can also ensure that you stay in compliance with Use Value Appraisal regulations for sugarbush operation, as well as with rules for being certified organic.

Apple Orchards: Whether you are interested in releasing old apple trees from competition to provide food for wildlife or cultivating apple trees for human consumption, I will draw upon my extensive experience working on my family’s commercial apple orchard to help make sure your apple trees are thriving. I can help you plan and implement projects such as choosing the best varieties, pruning, fertilizing, and protecting your trees from pests and pathogens.  

Christmas Tree Plantations: Perhaps you think your property is well-suited for growing commerical Christmas trees and you would like an expert assessment of the best site for establishing a plantation. Perhaps you already own and manage a multi-generational Christmas tree farm and would like to integrate its management into your Forest Management Plan. By drawing on our knowledge of your property’s unique features such as soils and hydrology, we can make sure that your Christmas tree plantation is managed with your long-term forest management objectives in mind.