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  • From: Claude Genest <genest@together.net>
  • To: permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] clearing land
  • Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 08:52:40 -0500

Depends on what you want to do ?

Alder, I believe, is a nitrogen fixer..... PErhaps you might consider some manner of guild around the alders ? - Also, the mere presence of the alders in such abundance suggests to me that yours is recovering, regenerating land that was likely abused and depleted in the not so distant past.

Permaculture suggests long protracted observation instead of short mindless re-action.

Claude


On Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at 12:34 AM, RiverValley wrote:

I"m moving my farm to land that was logged about ten years ago and now is
covered mainly with alders 8 to 10' feet tall 7 inches or less in diameter.

I'm wondering what would be the best way to clear the land.  Several ideas
have been proped to me.  1.  use a cat with tines on the front similar to a
subsoiler to push the trees over then use an exavator to pile them up then
chip the trees. 2.  Use an excavator to pull the trees up and pile then
chip.  3.  Cut trees with a chain saw then let lie to decompose or chip.

I would love to hear any ideas or comments.  Does anyone know how long small
alders would take to break down?  Are there any drawbacks to subsoiling?

I'm interested in mainting as much of the exsisting soil structure as
possible.

thanks,
daniel

----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Gordon
To: Permaculture Listserv
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 3:28 PM
Subject: [permaculture] The Phoenix Permaculturist

Permaculturist Chris MacKenzie Davey's house was destroyed by the fires around Canberra, leaving them with the clothes they were wearing at the time.  He, Peta, Paloma and Max all made it through the fire ok.
 
But...then...
he discovered that he'd come down with the chicken pox.
 
Undeterred, he is planning to rebuild and says "now we get to build the house we want."
 
Notes of encouragement can be sent to the family at davey@webone.com.au .
 
Sharon
gordonse@one.net



Best Regards,
Claude William Genest


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