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Growing Food in Forests

Last Updated: January 01, 2013

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Edible products can be farmed in forests. Ramps (Allium triciccumand shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are two prominent examples, but a wide variety of herbs and other edibles are also possible.  

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