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The silvopastures of the Bluegrass

I have worked for many years in the woodland pasture ecosystem of the Bluegrass, called by the renowned ecologist E. Lucy Braun "the most anomalous vegetation in North America.Through my research, I discovered that this is an ancient ecosystem established by American bison before European settlement. Farmers who settled here found open woodlands shading grass and cane…See More
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Kentucky
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Fayette
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Forest scientist
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I am writing a book about the relationships between people and trees, with emphasis on climate change. Agroforestry and silvopasture are important components of what I write about. I am a forest scientist, have worked in multiple countries. I was a farmer for many years, raising cattle, bees, and trees.

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The silvopastures of the Bluegrass

Posted on June 20, 2023 at 3:13pm 0 Comments

I have worked for many years in the woodland pasture ecosystem of the Bluegrass, called by the renowned ecologist E. Lucy Braun "the most anomalous vegetation in North America.

Through my research, I discovered that this is an ancient ecosystem established by American bison before European settlement. Farmers who settled here found…

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Off-grid low flow rate pumps

Started by Scott O'Bar Mar 29. 0 Replies

Anyone know of some 12v water pumps that can produce a small trickle of water through a very small diameter tube. Interested in putting cattle on my property, but the water situation is difficult.Continue

willow fodder block

Started by Emily Macdonald Mar 20. 0 Replies

Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep?  What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant?  How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue

Forages, Grasses, Legumes

Started by Travis Hermance Mar 18. 0 Replies

I am clearing my woodlots for silvopasture in the Mid-Hudson River Valley in New York State. Can anyone recommend a good mixture of grasses and legumes that are more shade tolerate for my new…Continue

Pasture in forest practitioners tend to have higher uptake of climate-smart forestry practices?

Started by Robbie Coville Mar 15. 0 Replies

Months ago I had read that woodland graziers tend to have higher acceptance of forest management activities: logging, thinning, mechanical interventions, prescribed burning, chemical treatments,…Continue

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