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Discover the transformative power of Coppice Agroforestry, a beautifully illustrated, practical guide that revives the ancient art of resprout silviculture. Perfect for homesteaders, farmers, and land managers, this comprehensive manual teaches you how to manage trees and shrubs through effective techniques like coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching. By harnessing these sustainable farming practices, you will ensure a continuous supply of high-quality small diameter polewood, ideal for crafting firewood or fine furniture.
This essential book contextualizes the historical, ecological, and economic aspects of resprout silviculture, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in sustainable forestry. Explore the rich cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North America while learning about tree and shrub anatomy, woodland ecology, and diverse woodland management systems. With practical case studies of successful coppice-based enterprises, this guide offers valuable insights for assessing existing forests for coppice potential and designing new resprout silviculture systems.
Coppice Agroforestry is not just an academic treatment; it's a hands-on manual brimming with tables detailing diverse species and their various uses. Written by an experienced woodsman, it envisions a modern resprout silviculture renaissance, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary science and systems thinking. Whether you manage a small plot or a vast woodland, this book is your go-to resource for cultivating a resilient, sustainable tree management practice for the future.
This essential book contextualizes the historical, ecological, and economic aspects of resprout silviculture, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in sustainable forestry. Explore the rich cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North America while learning about tree and shrub anatomy, woodland ecology, and diverse woodland management systems. With practical case studies of successful coppice-based enterprises, this guide offers valuable insights for assessing existing forests for coppice potential and designing new resprout silviculture systems.
Coppice Agroforestry is not just an academic treatment; it's a hands-on manual brimming with tables detailing diverse species and their various uses. Written by an experienced woodsman, it envisions a modern resprout silviculture renaissance, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary science and systems thinking. Whether you manage a small plot or a vast woodland, this book is your go-to resource for cultivating a resilient, sustainable tree management practice for the future.