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Short rotation coppice and sustainable forestry
Many types of softwood like Maple, Box Elder, Poplar, etc will re-grow from their stumps after trunks are cut. This means root structure is in place after harvest - no replanting, re-growth vigorous. This means it is possible to set rotational stand of trees where one section is cut every year--you cut the 1st section, then move to the second next year while first grows. By the time u get to end of plot, the 1st row has re-grown so you can start over-- that is sustainable forestry! - Read More
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Topics : Forestry
Short Rotation Coppice and Biofuels
In Europe, many countries practice Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) management of forests to maximize yields. Most managed woodlands in upper mid-west are pine for its pulp--taking 20-30 years to reach harvest size. But in a SRC system, fast growing deciduous softwoods are grown rather than coniferous trees allowing harvest to take place in as few as 3 years. This allows a significant increase in tonnage/year -as high as 20,000 lbs. annually on an acre of willow - Read More
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Topics : Bioenergy