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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
1 Dec 2022
The Japanese technique of Daisugi is an eco-friendly wood production method through which wood is produced without cutting down trees entirely. The term ‘Daisugi’ roughly translates to ‘Platform Cedar’ where the trunk of the tree remains intact while the shoots are pruned to sprout new trees in its place.
Daisugi is a shining example of sustainable forestry and this method has been in practice in Kyoto, Japan for around 700 years. The plants are grown on cedar trees as giant bonsai. The pruning of shoots gives rise to new trees which grow straight and in a uniform manner that’s suitable for construction purposes.
This process is more cost-effective than the standard way of entirely felling trees as there is no delay in growing a plant again and becoming a tree. Daisugi type wood is highly sought after in the market because it is more flexible and durable than other forms of wood.
If applied properly, the method can stop deforestation and provide the perfectly round, straight timber known as taruki, which is used for the roofs of Japanese teahouses. Around Japan, there are also smaller, decorative daisugi, although keeping them up can be costly and time-consuming.
Daisugi seems to have become a part of Japanese culture as it is reflected in their paintings and other art forms.
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