Tree Crops A Permanent Agriculture
Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith is an illustrated edition published by Orchard Innovations on October 17, 2019. This book, originally published in 1929 and updated in 1953, explores the role of trees in sustainable agriculture, food production, and soil conservation. Smith shares his extensive research and insights gained from his travels, focusing on various tree species such as carob, honey locust, persimmon, mulberry, oaks, and pecans.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of agro-forestry and its benefits for enriching land and supporting ecosystems. The book includes over 80 pages of photographs that complement the text, providing visual context to Smith’s discussions on gardening, nature, and agriculture. This edition spans 490 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for those interested in the intersection of technology, engineering, and environmental stewardship.
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Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture, first published in 1929 and last updated in 1953 (and the edition reprinted here) is a classic, pioneering look at the use of trees for food, soil conservation, and sustainable agriculture. Author J. Russell Smith (1874-1966) travelled widely and shares his insights and research into agro-forestry, describing how trees such as carob, honey locust, persimmon, mulberry, oaks and pecans can be used to enrich the land and the people and animals dependent on it. Illustrated with over 80 pages of photographs.
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