How climate change is sapping maple syrup production in NY, NJ

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The climate problem was so detrimental last year that it squeezed the global supply of maple syrup. Unabated, it could even end maple syrup production on this side of the northern border.

maples have ranges that extend further south. They can withstand warmer temperatures, but their sap is less sweet.Olivia’s Sugar Shack is located at Happy Day Farm in Manalapan, New Jersey,Tim Stockel looks up at a maple tree, connected to a tubing system that collects maple sap at Happy Day Farm. Stockel’s trees are mostly red and silver maples, February 20, 2022.Tim Stockel looks up at a maple tree, connected to a tubing system that collects maple sap at Happy Day Farm.

When asked how he was coping with the extreme weather, Stockel said he’s resigned to face whatever might lay ahead. “ just rolling with the punches, you know,” Stockel said.

Source: Energy Industry News (energyindustrynews.net)

 

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