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Forest Farming
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- Growing Food in Forests
- Edible products can be farmed in forests. Ramps (Allium triciccum) and shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are two prominent examples, but a wide variety of...
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- Producing Valuable Decorative Products in Woodlands
- Decorative markets based on woods-grown products can provide substantial income. One example is running cedar (Lycopodium digitatum) which renders several valuable...
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- Farming High-Value Medicinal Plants
- Many high-value medicinal plants grow in forests. Examples include American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) (roots pictured...
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- Forest Farming and Non-Timber Forest Products Defined
- Forest farming involves the cultivation or management of understory crops within an established or developing forest. These systems represent integrated management...
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More Forest Farming information will be coming soon, but in the meantime we are available to field your questions. Please ask your questions or visit our growing FAQ area:
FAQs
Basics of Forest Farming
- What is agroforestry? What is forest farming?
- What are the terms "non-timber forest products" and "forest farming"? I’ve heard these terms but I’d like more information.
- I’ve heard other terms besides "non-timber forest products." What are these other terms?
- The general term non-timber forest products embraces many different products. How can we categorize them?
- What are some benefits of forest farming?
- Why should I undertake forest farming?
Getting Started
- How do I get started in forest farming?
- Where do I get seeds or cuttings to start forest farming?
- Who can assist me with my forest farming?
- Can I make forest farming part of my forest-management plan?
- Can forests with steep gradients be used for forest farming?
Products
- Is there a limit or recommended number of crops that can be grown together in forest farming?
- Is growing Christmas trees considered forest farming?
- What kinds of trees can be used for log cultivation of mushrooms?
- Can ostrich fern fiddleheads be forest farmed?
Policy
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- Forest Farming with Non-Timber Products
- Agroforestry for Ecosystem Services and Environmental Benefits
Articles
Future topics include:
- The Basics of Forest Farming
- Getting Started
- Management Assistance and Techniques
- Production Possibilities
- Site Requirements
- Policies and Regulation
- Marketing and Finance
- Networking
- Sustainability
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- April 07, 2013
- Midwest Group Helps Agroforestry Efforts Take Root
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