# 🔗 Ancient Japanese lumber production method without cutting down trees called "Daisugi"

- Author: @gurupanguji
- Date: 2026-07-08
- URL: https://gurupanguji.com/blog/2026/07/08/ancient-japanese-lumber-production-method-without-cutting-down-trees-called-daisugi/
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> ![](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcl4I5EF-do)
> This is an ancient Japanese Sustainable forestry technique called “daisugi”. It allows for lumber production without cutting down trees.  
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> Specially planted Cedar trees are pruned heavily \* (think of it as a giant bonsai) to produce shoots that become perfectly uniform, straight and completely knot free lumber. 

*Source:* [Ancient Japanese lumber production method without cutting down trees called "Daisugi"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcl4I5EF-do)

The Japanese continue to astound me.