Environmental Restoration
Willow is one of the most versatile and useful plants to humans, but also to the functioning and restoration of the earth. Here is a list of just some of its uses and benefits. We offer willow cuttings that can be used for projects such as these.
- Clean the water – can be used to process grey water, can even accommodate municipal system. Used to filter and slow runoff from agriculture and developments.
- Clean the air –aside from making oxygen, its incredible annual growth allows for significant carbon capture. Especially if harvested annually and used to make products that are then used for decades before composting harmlessly back to soil.
- Clean the soil – removes heavy metals and other contaminants through phytoextraction.
- Bio fuel – a less harmful way to heat and generate power.
- Stream restoration
- Wind and water erosion control
- Flood plain control
- Habitat – especially important early food source for pollinators