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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
Tree People
An organization pursuing an ambitious effort to retrofit LA with "green infrastructure"
Chicago Wilderness Project Attracted 20000 volunteers
A 30 year attempt to return areas around Chicago to Oak Savanna - has attracted 20,000 volunteers over 20,000 acres...
ArborGen Focussing on Trees
ArborGen working on biofuels from trees - eucalyptus, poplar, loblolly and radiata pines - Read More
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Topics : Bioenergy Bio Technology
Artificial Trees to Capture Energy
The technology, courtesy Solar Botanic, makes use of artificial plants and trees that can harness the power of the sun, wind and rain. Solar Botanic states that the key to this master technology is the use of something they call “The Nanoleaf.” This Nanoleaf consists not only of solar and thermal cells to harness the sun, but also comes with branches that generate electricity when they are moved by the wind. - Read More
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Topics : Pollutions