permaculture

[Jason Gerhardt <jasongerhardt@gmail.com>]

Cory,
Definitely check out Trees for the Future (TFTF) @ www.plant-trees.org.
 Check out the "resource center" section of the website under the
"informational, technical, and training" tab.  From there you can choose
"species specific resources".  I've followed their work closely over the
years and they have quite a portfolio of carbon sequestration and
agroforestry projects in sub-tropical and tropical climates.  You can call
the offices and ask to speak with a field-tech about fast growing,
multi-functional tree species that they have used and researched.  They can
help you with sourcing of these species too.  Moringa comes to mind, as it
is fast growing, grows in the Southern half and coastal parts of Florida,
and has edible leaves( E. Toensmeier has Moringa in his Perennial Veg book).
 Luecaena might be hardy where you are working too, it is a N-fixing
leguminous tree, grows quick, and has animal feed and firewood uses.  If
using exotic N-fixers make sure the rhizobium bacteria are available to
assure N-fixation.
Best of luck,
Jason