Are
the trees cut down just for firewood?
The Mesquite trees are protected; we
only use trimmings, thinnings, dead
trees and wood which has fallen
from the tree.
There
are laws in Mexico that now
prohibit the taking of live trees, and
to
preserve the health of the trees and
provide a sustainable fuel
source,
only trimming or thinning is allowed by law.
The origins of our orchard woods,
are trimmings, thinnings or simply removal
of aged trees that have stopped
producing enough fruit
or nuts to be
commercially viable.
When the trees are removed, normally
new
trees are planted (unless the farmers decide
on a different crop). All these woods are a
by-product of the agriculture industry.
Don’t forget that firewood is a crop
and needs to be planted,
taken care
of and harvested. |