Sugar bush management tour:
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Roads and trails are necessary in the sugarbush to help producers access the interior sections. They are used for hauling materials such as tubing into the sugar bush. They are also used to remove firewood or other forest products following forest management practices. In addition to these utilitarian uses, roads and trails are also great for recreational activities like cross country skiing, hiking, and hunting.

The road or trail network should efficiently provide access to all areas, and should not take up too much space. Smaller roads and trails are generally preferable to large roads with gravel, due to the cost of building bigger roads and their potentially negative impact on soil processes. However, a main road through a large sugar bush might have gravel to allow for use during wet periods.