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The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees, 2nd Edition Paperback – July 1, 2004

by Craig R. Elevitch (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Whether in a small backyard or a larger farm or forest, trees are vital to the web of life. Protecting and planting trees can restore wildlife habitat, heal degraded land, conserve soil, protect watersheds, diversify farm or garden products, beautify landscapes, and enhance the economic and ecological viability of land use systems. Careful planning and sound information is needed to reach these goals. The Overstory Book distills essential information about working with trees into 134 short, easy-to-read, single-subject chapters. Each chapter shares key concepts and useful information, so readers can get back to planting and protecting more trees, gardens, and forests, more effectively. * Discover time-tested agricultural and conservation techniques from indigenous and traditional peoples * Work with beneficial microorganisms, from mycorrhizal fungi to nitrogen-fixing bacteria and more * Create abundance with fruit trees, timber trees, vine crops, vegetables, mushrooms, and more * Form alliances with animals, from wildlife, birds, and insects to integrated, free-range livestock * Design effective tree-based windbreaks, noise barriers, live fences, and erosion buffers * Understand how to grow or obtain the highest quality seeds, seedlings, and plant materials * Restore fertility, productivity, and biodiversity with trees * Work with multipurpose plants including trees, palms, bamboos, and more * Market products effectively to improve economic returns sustainably * Locate helpful internet sites, organizations, people, and publications * And much more!
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Craig Elevitch has been working for island resource self-sufficiency since 1989. He directs Agroforestry Net, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to empowering people in agroforestry and ecological resource management. The organization's internationally recognized publications have guided thousands of readers in becoming more proficient in ecological food production, agroforestry, and reforestation. Craig edits The Overstory, a monthly agroforestry journal with 8,000 subscribers in 185 countries. He has coordinated numerous workshops and field days for Pacific island agroforestry, with over 1,500 farmers and resource professionals participating since 1993. His books include Agroforestry Guides for Pacific Islands (2000), The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees, 2nd Edition (2004), Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands: Their Culture, Environment, and Use (2006), and Specialty Crops for Pacific Island Agroforestry (2011, in press), all of which promote diverse agricultural systems that include trees.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Permanent Agriculture Resources
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2004
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 548 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0970254431
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0970254436
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 1.24 x 9.69 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,574,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Craig Elevitch has worked in agroforestry since 1991. He has consulted for numerous landowners and managers, including authoring dozens of farm, Forest Stewardship, and native forest dedication plans throughout Oceania and the tropics. Craig’s internationally recognized publications and workshops have guided thousands in becoming more proficient in regenerative agroforestry and reforestation. His 14 published books include _Agroforestry Guides for Pacific Islands_ (2000), _Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands: Their culture, environment, and use_ (2006), _Specialty Crops for Pacific Islands_ (2011), Agroforestry Landscapes for Pacific Islands: Creating abundant and resilient food systems_ (2015), and _Agroforestry Design for Regenerative Production_ (2021, in press). In addition to working directly with dozens of farmers, he has facilitated over 180 agroforestry workshops in the Pacific, with over 8,000 producers and resource professionals participating since 1993. He is also co-director of Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu—Revitalizing Breadfruit and agroforestry director of the Pacific Regional Breadfruit Initiative, projects founded in 2010 to restore breadfruit agroforests in Pacific Island landscapes. He was honored with the Shining Stars of Oceania award in 2019 and the Global Aloha 'Aina 'Ohana award in 2016. Craig holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Systems) from Cornell University for research focusing on agroforestry growth modeling.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers have mixed opinions about the book's knowledge base, with one review highlighting its comprehensive overview of agroforestry techniques. The emphasis on tropical plants receives mixed reactions from customers.

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Customers have mixed opinions about the emphasis on tropical plants in the book.

"...Great articles on species selection, practical methods of doing things, common sense processes and scientific background all combine to make this a..." Read more

"...themselves are interesting, but with a real emphasis on tropical/sub-tropical applications, which have little relevance to my own situation...." Read more

"i like it because is a tropical plant book and I live in the tropics its great for my weather" Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the knowledge base of the book, with some finding it comprehensive and informative, while others note it lacks depth.

"...is one of my favorite how-to books, featuring numerous well written, science and fact based articles on all things to do with tree planting,..." Read more

"...As such,there is no continuity, and a lack of depth, because each paper,is quite short...." Read more

"...Numerous related topics are covered, resulting in a comprehensive overview of agroforestry techniques and the issues surrounding them...." Read more

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  • dnm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, interesting, and accessible
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    If you are looking to develop a holistic understanding of the potential of agroforestry, this is a great book.

    Numerous related topics are covered, resulting in a comprehensive overview of agroforestry techniques and the issues surrounding them. The book explores the economic, environmental, and community potential of agroforestry systems.The chapters are written by different authors in their areas of expertise. The writing is clear and digestible to all readers, not just the academic crowd.

    Look through the Table of Contents to see how many different topics are covered. I have enjoyed reading The Overstory and continue to use it as a reference. One can only hope that the author goes on to make a 3rd edition!
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  • Amazonia Reforestation
    5.0 out of 5 stars Overstory contains many stories...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is one of my favorite how-to books, featuring numerous well written, science and fact based articles on all things to do with tree planting, agroforestry, analog forestry, ecoagriculture and just plain common sense. Great articles on species selection, practical methods of doing things, common sense processes and scientific background all combine to make this a valuable resource in any library. A must have in my opinion.
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  • Ricky Liquet
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013
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    i like it because is a tropical plant book and I live in the tropics its great for my weather
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  • Laurent J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended to my husband
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I bought it for my husband for Christmas since a friend recommended it...he is enjoying it thoroughly.
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  • Laird
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book appears to be a collection of magazine articles predominantly on tropical forestry and related topics. I was very disappointed.
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  • Barbara Maclaughlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2014
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    You need this to really get the picture.
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  • deanom
    2.0 out of 5 stars The Overstorey Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I bought this book to add to my collection of Forest Gardening books, and was a little disappointed. The book is a collection of previously published papers, grouped together by subject heading. As such,there is no continuity, and a lack of depth, because each paper,is quite short.
    The articles themselves are interesting, but with a real emphasis on tropical/sub-tropical applications, which have little relevance to my own situation. This was not clear from the description, which is why I am writing this review.
    If you are interested in tropical/sub-tropical agroforestry, you will probably find the book interesting. If not, then you would be better advised to spend the money on Edible Forest Gardens, by Jacke and Toensmeier, or Creating a Forest Garden, by Martin Crawford.
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Lynn
    1.0 out of 5 stars Gave up reading it
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
    Format: Paperback
    This book could have been condensed by at least half. Good information, but I wish it would have been fun to read.
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