[Terrapreta] Forestland management

[Greg and April]

I agree, that's why I find this website to be a gold mine :

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/Indices/index_ab.html

I have been going through it and making notes for the last 2-3 yrs.


Greg H.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bakaryjatta" <bakaryj at gamtel.gm>
To: <terrapreta at bioenergylists.org>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:54
Subject: Re: [Terrapreta] Forestland management


> To Greg and April" <gregandapril at earthlink.net,
>
> You are describing conditions shared with multitudes in the world. It is
> laudable that you make an effort regardless of the limitations. Depending 
> on
> climatic conditions, it may be possible to grow more mulch by chosing the
> right plant species. In the beginning I went and collected as much organic
> material as I could from outside my property to start the process. Having
> access to more land now I still have to pursue the same method. After some
> time the land itself can produce increased biomass for the purpose.
>
> I would like to suggest you continue to make steps regardless of all the
> considerations, especially the one of economics. Many people deciding on 
> the
> right action will accomplish more than the ones who will not act because 
> it
> 'does not pay' or 'the task is too big' or whatever other excuse. One is
> responsible for one's own action, can only show or advise others.
>
> One walks before one runs and one learns as one moves on. We are 
> privileged
> to have access to other people's experiences and thanks to that can move
> ahead much faster.
>
> Bless you,
>
> Bakary Jatta,
>