The Economic Times

No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japans 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestry

Discover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14th-century Kyoto, cultivates multiple straight shoots from a single cedar trunk, yielding exceptionally strong and flexible wood. Instead of felling trees, this sustainable practice ensures a continuous harvest from a living platform, preserving forests for future generations.