Solarpunk idea: pollarding, coppicing… and daisuga

Posted on August 13, 2023Comments Off on Solarpunk idea: pollarding, coppicing… and daisuga

The practice of pollarding or coppicing is well known in these parts:

Coppicing and pollarding on the reserve | WWT

Types of woodland management – Woodland Trust

How’s about the practice of daisugi from Japan?

Originally invented by the people of the region of Kitayama, the method was used to solve the problem of shortage of seedlings. There is little flat land in the region, and planting and raising trees on the steep slopes proved extremely difficult. As a result, daisugi tailoring allowed arborists to reduce the number of plantations, make the harvest cycle faster, and produce denser wood as well.

Apparently, This Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees | Bored Panda

Wrath Of Gnon on Twitter: “The shoots are carefully and gently pruned by hand every two years leaving only the top boughs, allowing them to grow straight. Harvesting takes 20 years and old “tree stock” can grow up to a hundred shoots at a time. The technique originated in the 14th century. https://t.co/ZIMXYclAmw” / X

With thanks to Bored Panda for another SolarPunk idea:

The “Solarpunk” Online Group Shares 30 Environmental Memes That People Can Relate To | Bored Panda

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