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    Quote Originally Posted by TapTapTap View Post
    So the irony could be that cutting more forest is a better method.
    Yes, lumber construction is far better than concrete. While the wood (carbon) used in construction is tied up for a long time, cut trees no longer capture carbon. It takes a good amount of time for growth to reach high levels of carbon capture again, whereas a sugarbush continues to suck up carbon steadily.
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    So Paul, How did you calculate the efficiency of your evaporator?
    Ken
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    1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
    Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
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    Hi Ken, its all described in the guidance document on my website. .... cheers, paul
    Eastern Ontario (Lanark Highlands)
    http://www.espritdanslaforet.ca or http://www.spiritintheforest.ca

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