[APWG] Exotic mesquite in India being converted to charcoal

[Philip Thomas (www.HEAR.org)]

One problem with this approach is that once you create an industry that 
depends on a reliable supply of something like this, there are usually 
huge pressures to keep it "sustainable"--which defeats the purpose.

Also, it's likely not economically efficient to gather it piecemeal (vs. 
plantation-based on a flat field so automated/mechanical harvest is 
feasible).

pt at hear.org

Gena Fleming wrote:
> Interesting article, Craig.   Mesquite is a very useful plant.  The pods 
> can also be ground into a flour.
>  
> I am wondering why we do not take the response to some of our exotic 
> plants.   For example, why are we not harvesting kudzu for medicine 
> (tuber, flowers) and paper production (vine)?
>  
> best,
> Gena Fleming
> 
> 2008/10/5 Craig Dremann <craig at astreet.com <mailto:craig at astreet.com>>
> 
>     Dear All,
> 
>     An interesting blog, where the exotic mesquite shrubs are providing
>     income, when converted into charcoal, at
>     http://e-charcoalmaking.blogspot.com/
> 
>     Sincerely,  Craig Dremann, Redwood City (650) 325-7333
> 
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