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Meet the Taro Farmer Restoring an Ecosystem Through Native Hawaiian Practices

Modern Farmer

Originally constructed by Native Hawaiians hundreds of years before colonization, the effort resurrected a 1.3-mile Its farming practices also help re-establish a vital ecological role: The irrigated ponds absorb floodwater and filter sediment flowing to the sea while the crops create wildlife habitat and curb invasive plant growth.

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The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, They’re All In on Saving Them

Modern Farmer

Oak trees are used in all sorts of industries: veneer, flooring, cabinetry and all manner of wooden construction. But it’s also incredibly important ecologically. It’s not clear exactly how many trees there are across the country, but forest inventories consistently show the same data: We have mature oak trees now.

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