Japan's 600-year-old Daisugi technique offers a unique way to produce timber without cutting down entire trees. Developed in Kyoto during the 14th century, the method allows a single cedar tree to ...

In 14th Century Japan, there was a shortage of straight lumber for building and flat land on which to grow it. Arborists there developed a technique that looks like growing trees on top of trees, ...

Japan's 700-year legacy of sustainable wood production exemplifies harmony with nature. Through techniques like Daisugi, developed in the 14th century, they foster forests while harvesting timber.

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In Japan, which has abundant water and many mountains, forestry has been active since ancient times because houses, temples and shrines are made of wood. In particular, the Kitayama region in the ...

In 14th Century Japan, there was a shortage of straight lumber for building and flat land on which to grow it. Arborists there developed a technique that looks like growing trees on top of trees, ...