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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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