Mast-producing trees provide many benefits for wildlife, for humans, and for the environment.
Mast is one of the most important food sources for hundreds of species of mammals and birds, including game animals such as deer and wild turkey. …
The Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a very large tree of the hickory family, native to the southern and central parts of the United States. Pecan trees are famous for their delicious nuts, which are buttery in consistency …
When most people talk about blueberries, what they’re actually referring to is the fruit of the native mast-producing shrub Vaccinium corymbosum, or Highbush blueberry. The Vacciniums are one of the few families of mast-producing trees and shrubs native to …
Stump culture is a type of conifer tree harvesting that is closely related to the practice of coppicing. In coppice systems, trees are cut down to stumps, and the tree regenerates from the roots. Unlike deciduous trees, conifers cannot …
Whether you have one thousand acres or one quarter of an acre, planting an edible hedge offers many benefits to you, to wildlife and livestock, and to the environment.
An edible hedge is a hedgerow designed to produce food for …
For many farmers and landowners, Return On Investment (ROI) is a major concern when converting crop or pasture land to trees. Although government incentive programs can encourage conservation measures such as hedgerows and riparian buffer zones, these measures must …
Psychological studies have found that the type of landscape that is found most universally beautiful by humans is a grassland scattered with large, mature trees. Perhaps the sight reminds us of our own origins on the African savanna. North America …
Although native mast producing trees provide the most benefits for wildlife and the local environment, many non-native mast producing trees also provide benefits for wildlife, the environment, and humans. The following is a selection of the best non-native …
Analog forestry is a system of sustainable forestry that seeks to recreate the structure and function of a diverse natural forest. Much like agroforestry, it seeks to use forest resources for food, shelter, and income in a sustainable way, …
Honeybees are an introduced species in North America, so unlike some non-native mast-producing trees and shrubs, native mast-producing trees and shrubs do not rely on honeybees for pollination. However, the activity of honeybees and other pollinators can increase the …