I'm adding two new small plots in the woods this year that are connected by a clover "snake trail".
I originally thought I might get the tractor in there to mow and till, but given the wet conditions, the trouble to completely remove stumps, and the harm I could actually do with the tiller, I'm now just buzzing the trees off at ground level, intend to spray after green up and will ultimately have to practice no-till if possible (which may be the best anyways in the woods).
Would appreciate any pointers. These plots and trails get good sunlight (I cut the trees materially, especially on the southern sides) and will have clover, winter cereals and brassicas on a rotational basis. As far as clipping them, I'm thinking about possibly using a push mower unless it gets stable enough to ultimately use my tractor and bushog in there.
Appreciate your thoughts / tips on getting this going. Pulling soil samples as soon as I can to start making necessary ammendments.
I cleared 2 quarter acre food plots last year. Soil tested similar to yours 4.9 pH so I put down lime and fertilized. Planted grains and greens with some extra forage radishes August 1st and couldn't have been happier with the results. Deer were in my plots like crazy as we're the turkeys. The key is planting something that will tolerate lower pH