More explanations would be good. Such as when talking about the bindings. For example: at 7:09 to 8:25 he makes it sound like you will face plant with the old style binding or harness, but then also makes it sound like he uses it. Confusing. Not explained well.
No, Dan, they are not. Even in areas where the Emerald Ash Borrer is prevalent, there are resistant trees. Also, only the Green and White Ash seems to be susceptible. I hope this helps in your quest for understanding the old ways. We have a lot of courses through out the year regarding nature literacy through skills. I hope you can join us for one!
You should consider changing the name of your enterprise. Primitive implies something lesser than snd these ancient skills are not primitive. Great that traditions are being preserved.
We use the word as an acknowledgement of respect and reverence for our Elders and the sacred simplicity of the skills with regard to the positive impact they deliver. Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Sacredness are inherent in the word as defined, "of or relating to the earliest age or period : primeval · primitive ; b · closely approximating an early ancestral type". This may be contrary to folks experiencing their grief stage or are hurting without the supports of these skills and we acknowledge and respect that important stage in each of our cycles. We just can't cancel the love of our collective grandparents to deny the future generations the continued connection to the landscape and to each other that these skills provide. I hope this helps. Much Respect.
