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Japan's 600-year-old Daisugi forestry method lets a single tree produce timber for centuries

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Japan
Published: July 30, 2026 at 08:20

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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 grow multiple straight trunks that can be harvested for centuries. The ancient practice is now drawing attention as an example of sustainable forestry amid growing concerns over global deforestation

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