\u0022We\u0027ve always had winter thaws, but they\u0027ve become more significant in the last 20 years,\u0022 John Williams said in an interview.
The swings in weather mean producers have to rush to tap trees when temperatures shift unexpectedly, with little time to prepare for the operations.Changes in technology used in maple syrup production have generally helped producers deal with the issue, but the sector is watching the situation carefully, Williams said.
The maple syrup producers association nonetheless expects substantial growth over the next 10 years, with millions of taps being added in Ontario, Quebec and some American states. And demand for maple syrup shows no sign of slowing. If sap evaporators are more efficient, carbon emissions can be cut down significantly, he said. Well-maintained maple trees also store more carbon via a process known as natural sequestration — in which trees take in and store carbon dioxide, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Renaud said.
“There’s no false choice between being green and being profitable,” he said. “Being profitable generally means reducing waste and unnecessary expenses, and as you become more efficient, you consume less energy, your carbon footprint goes down.”Article content
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