JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cut and Keep Growing: Grow sustainably with coppiced evergreen trees.

  • Published In: Mother Earth News, 2025, n. 333. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Coogan, Kenny 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the sustainable practices employed at Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts, where farmer Emmet Van Driesche utilizes a centuries-old technique called "coppicing" to grow evergreens. This method involves cutting trees down to a stump to encourage regrowth, allowing the farm to operate without pesticides and heavy machinery, fostering biodiversity and ecological resilience. Van Driesche's approach not only produces marketable trees but also generates additional income through the sale of wreaths made from harvested greens. The farm exemplifies a shift towards sustainable agriculture by working with natural processes and promoting the benefits of real Christmas trees over artificial alternatives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mother Earth News. 2025/12, Issue 333, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0027-1535
  • Accession Number:188868785
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