Weeds continue to be our biggest problem in 2008. We continue to cut the fields in 1 direction so the rows of trees are often hidden by the remaining uncut areas (weeds). The weeds can give the trees some protection as long as the tree can get sunlight. We try to clear the area surrounding the seedling if the area is too crowded. The other problem is a vine that wraps itself around the trunk of the tree. It needs to be pulled from the ground so it does not choke the tree. It has become hard to keep up with since most of our time is spent cutting the rows in the fields. A few more years & the trees will hopefully be big enough to eliminate some of the issues.