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The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees (2nd Edition)
The Overstory Book Cultivating Connections with Trees - 2nd Edition Author:Craig R. Elevitch (Editor) 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 plann... more »ing 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