A technological revolution has transformed the ancient tradition of sugar making—with big implications for local economies and ecosystems imperiled by climate change.

The Onondaga’s relationship with maple trees, which they regard as the ... gather baseline knowledge of how climate affects sap flow, sugar content, and overall yield, data that will inform ...

It is the favorable tree for syrup production as the sap contains twice the sugar concentration of any other maple species (~2.5% sugar). Trees are tapped in early spring when the sap begins to flow ...

or managing their sugar bushes for biodiversity. For his part, Wightman wants to keep the sap flowing as the climate changes. To figure out how to do that, he and his colleagues have established the ...

Also known as the canyon maple or the bigtooth maple, this tree produces foliage that rivals a sugar maple. In addition to its fall beauty, it’s tolerant of the cold, can handle a drought, and can ...

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