The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees, 2nd

The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees, 2nd Edition

Whether in a small backyard or a larger farm or forest, trees are vital to the web of life. Protecting and planting trees can restore wildlife habitat, heal degraded land, conserve soil, protect watersheds, diversify farm or garden products, beautify landscapes, and enhance the economic and ecological viability of land use systems. Careful planning and sound information is needed to reach these goals. The Overstory Book distills essential information about working with trees into 134 short, easy-to-read, single-subject chapters. Each chapter shares key concepts and useful information, so readers can get back to planting and protecting more trees, gardens, and forests, more effectively. * Discover time-tested agricultural and conservation techniques from indigenous and traditional peoples * Work with beneficial microorganisms, from mycorrhizal fungi to nitrogen-fixing bacteria and more * Create abundance with fruit trees, timber trees, vine crops, vegetables, mushrooms, and more * Form alliances with animals, from wildlife, birds, and insects to integrated, free-range livestock * Design effective tree-based windbreaks, noise barriers, live fences, and erosion buffers * Understand how to grow or obtain the highest quality seeds, seedlings, and plant materials * Restore fertility, productivity, and biodiversity with trees * Work with multipurpose plants including trees, palms, bamboos, and more * Market products effectively to improve economic returns sustainably * Locate helpful internet sites, organizations, people, and publications * And much more!
Country USA
Brand Permanent Agriculture Resources
Manufacturer Permanent Agriculture Resources
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780970254436
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Permanent Agriculture Resources
Manufacturer	Permanent Agriculture Resources
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780970254436
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees, 2nd Edition

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