Mark Krawczyk on coppice agroforestry and woodland management: Part 1
Welcome back to another episode in this ongoing series on tree planting and agroforestry. So far we\u2019ve taken a broad look at many types of reforestation and how to integrate trees and woody species into farming systems, but there\u2019s another side of the coin in this conversation. Today we\u2019re going to start another two part session focusing on the management of woody perennials, specifically the practice of coppicing.\xa0\n\n\n\nIn order to get a better understanding of this ancient woodland management system I reached out to Mark Krawczyk, the author of the new book Coppice Agroforestry: Tending trees for product, profit, & woodland ecology. Mark is an applied ecologist, educator, and grower incorporating the practices of permaculture design, agroforestry, natural building, traditional woodworking, and small-scale forestry. He owns and operates Keyline Vermont LLC, providing farmers, homeowners, and homesteaders with education, design, and consulting services. He and his wife also manage Valley Clayplain Forest Farm, 52 acres of field and forest in New Haven, Vermont.\n\n\n\nDespite the focus on coppice agroforestry systems that this conversation will revolve around, Mark and I also go into a wide array of other topics including the long history of forestry management in indigenous cultures around the world, understanding invasive species, woodland products and small craft economies, fire mitigation strategies, and a whole lot more.\xa0\n\n\n\nSince the conversation spanned an hour and a half, I split it into two parts so it\u2019s not too much of a marathon to get through in one go.\xa0\n\n\n\nJoin the discord discussion channel to win a copy of Coppice Agroforestry and learn new skills with the whole community\n\n\n\nLinks:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.keylinevermont.com/\n\n\n\nhttp://www.coppiceagroforestry.com/\xa0\n\n\n\nhttps://www.valleyclayplain.com/\n\n\n\nBook recommendations\n\n\n\nSproutlands\n\n\n\nTending the wild