EDN #159 Now Available

In this issue:

• Triage and Recovery of Small Fallen Trees
• 2022 ECHO International Agriculture Conference: Topic Summaries
• Echoes from our Network:  Low Resource Control of Leaf Cutter Ants
• From ECHO's Seed Bank: Guazuma ulmifolia, a multi-purpose tree
• Books, Websites, and Other Resources: Trees with Edible Leaves by Eric Toensmeier

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Triage and Recovery of Small Fallen Trees

Tim Motis and Luke Little

Excerpt:

Look for trees with intact trunks. A tree with a split trunk may be too unstable if righted. Also, look for trees with roots still attached to the trunks. If the root system is off the main trunk, there will be no way for the tree to take up water and nutrients. Lastly, look for trees that are small enough to be safely lifted upright by the human power and/or equipment available. Paint a unique mark or color on trees to be saved; this lets workers know which ones to focus their efforts on in terms of tree-saving.

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