Monthly Archives: July 2012

Eco-Friendly Burials

The phrase “pushing up daisies” became a reality when cofounder and president of the board of trustees, Mary Woodsen, discovered newly covered graves at Greensprings Cemetery carpeted with daises. Greensprings is the only natural burial cemetery in New York State. … Continue reading

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The Giving Tree: Hevea brasiliensis

Shel Silverstein’s book The Giving Tree was a childhood favorite about a boy who befriended a tree, and all the tree gave throughout its life for the friendship—first fruit, then leaves, then branches, then trunk… and then, as the boy … Continue reading

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How to Harvest Wild Resources Sustainably

In most countries wild species and uncultivated ecosystems are an important resource. Harvests need to be regulated if they are to be sustainable. Local needs should have priority over external commercial and recreational uses.

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