Eric Boysen discusses woodlot management for forestry purposes, emphasizing the benefits of managing maple trees for sugar maple production, such as faster growth, better canopy coverage, and more sugar maple trees producing more carbohydrates. He also mentions that management can lead to mistakes and costs, and it may take 10-20 years for the benefits to show up in the results. A study found that controlled plots produced a 20% increase in sugar maple yields compared to unmanaged plots. He also discusses the effects of storm damage on trees, including selecting trees that will grow into mature trees and removing those that are interfering with growth.