Very interesting, in today's impatient world I can understand how these techniques have diminished...but most of us here value being a long-term steward of our
land and to me this is useful knowledge.
The part about how once the tree realizes it is mortally wounded, and releases it's energies through
root connections to the surrounding forest is intriguing.
I have always felt bad about taking down a live tree
This doesn't really help that feeling (especially when they mention a "slow death") but at least it seems to be a way where the usable wood is a better product, and the vital lifeblood of the tree is not wasted.
I'll definitely be doing some more research on this, thanks for the post!