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July 3, 1950
The Union County Journal
Marysville, Union County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Forest Dean, extension forester at Ohio State University, advises Ohio farmers to keep cattle out of woods to prevent damage to seedlings and trees from eating and trampling. He notes that well-managed woods have varied tree sizes, not like a park, and require at least 12 acres per livestock unit based on forage values.
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Don't Pasture Woods, Extension Aide Says
"Keep the cattle out of the woods," declares Forest Dean at the start of another pasture season in Ohio.
As extension forester at Ohio State University, Dean says he has seen too many farm woods ruined by pasturing livestock.
Cattle not only eat the small seedlings but they also damage many trees by trampling.
Dean believes too many people have an idea that a well-managed woods should be like a park.
Actually, a well-managed woods will have trees of many sizes, from seedlings to large trees.
Based on forage values, records show that it requires at least 12 acres of woods pasture to support one unit of livestock. Improved pastures will support one unit of livestock per acre.
"Keep the cattle out of the woods," declares Forest Dean at the start of another pasture season in Ohio.
As extension forester at Ohio State University, Dean says he has seen too many farm woods ruined by pasturing livestock.
Cattle not only eat the small seedlings but they also damage many trees by trampling.
Dean believes too many people have an idea that a well-managed woods should be like a park.
Actually, a well-managed woods will have trees of many sizes, from seedlings to large trees.
Based on forage values, records show that it requires at least 12 acres of woods pasture to support one unit of livestock. Improved pastures will support one unit of livestock per acre.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Cattle Pasturing
Woods Damage
Forest Management
Livestock Units
Ohio Farms
What entities or persons were involved?
Forest Dean
Where did it happen?
Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Forest Dean
Location
Ohio
Story Details
Forest Dean advises against pasturing livestock in woods to avoid damage to trees and seedlings, emphasizing proper management and forage requirements.