Trees for Fiber

The Empress Tree is a fast growing carbon sink that potentially could reduce the pressure to log ancient forests for pulp and paper products. In addition, the wood has potential for fine furniture and good weather resistence for outdoor structural application. The tree regenerates 4-7 times after harvest, which can be done reasonably on a 10-12 year cycle. Plus, the greenery is good forage material - as seen thru the eyes of this little spider below. My 'A' tree did about 4 ft, my 'B' tree was deer browsed and is barely a foot tall. But other folks have done significantly better - i don't pay any attention at all to the trees other than massive photography, altho there is a compost pile in between. The root structure on these puppies really goes to town - having a span of twice the basal area of the crown. I wouldn't be surprised to find that it fixes nitrogen also. Picture credit to Keith Kridler. If you are interested in trying these trees, call Wonder Earth Partners in the Pacific NW - or Keith down in Texas. Or respond here and DL will pass along interest.