[APWG] Exotic mesquite in India being converted to charcoal
Philip Thomas (www.HEAR.org)
pt at hear.org
Mon Oct 6 16:54:30 CDT 2008
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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