Project Overview
FNC07-651
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2007: $17,948.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2010
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Additional Plants: trees
Practices
- Crop Production: agroforestry, forestry
Proposal summary:
This project will document and demonstrate the technical feasibility and economic profitability of crop tree management combined with Best Management Practices. Crop tree management improves forests by harvesting poor trees first to concentrate resources on high quality trees while Best Management Practices protect soil and water quality to ensure sustainability.
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