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Starred Review on February 1, 2019 | Science and Technology
Tree pruning is perhaps an unlikely topic for engaging nonfiction, but arborist and acclaimed nature writer Logan's (Dirt; Oak; Air) exploration of traditional woodland cutting is just that. He describes two related pruning methods that have been used for millennia to harvest wood without killing the tree, coppice and pollard, the first occurring at ground level and the second done at trunk height of eight to ten feet. After he...Log In or Sign Up to Read More