JimGo
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Does anyone know what woods are native to Afghanistan?
Woods native to Afghanistan
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JimGo
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Found this info myself from http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5364e/x5364e03.htm :
On the main ranges at 1,800 to 3,000 m. grow large forest trees, the conifers being Cedrus deodara, Abies excelsa, Pinus longifolia, Larix sp. and Yew Hazel, juniper, walnut, wild peach and almond are also found. In their shade grow several varieties of rose, honeysuckle, currant, gooseberry, hawthorn and luxuriant herbage. Walnut and oak (evergreen and deciduous) descend to the secondary heights, where they become mixed with alder, ash, khinjuk, Arborvitae, juniper, Indigofera and dwarf laburnum, with species of Astragalus. Lower down occur wild olive, species of rock-rose, wild privet, acacias and mimosas, barberry and Zizyphus; and, in places, Chamaerops humilis (which is used for a variety of purposes), Bignonia, sissu, Salvadora persica, verbena, acanthus, and varieties of Gesneria. The lowest terminal ridges, especially toward the west, are naked in aspect and their scanty vegetation is almost wholly herbaceous. On the dreary Kandahar tablelands many vigorous leguminous plants grow, the camel-thorn (Hedysarum alhagi), Astragalus, Ononis spinosa (the fibrous roots of which often are made to serve as tooth-brushes), the sensitive mimosa, and others. In ravines are found Nerium oleander, wild laburnum and Indigofera spp. The chief cultivated trees are mulberry, willow, poplar, ash and occasionally the plane.
The gum resin of Narthex asafoetida from the high and dry plains of western Afghanistan is of commercial value. In the highlands of Kabul edible wild rhubarb is of importance as a local luxury; walnut and edible pine-nuts are both exported. Elaeagnus orientalis, common on the banks of watercourses, furnishes an edible fruit, while Pistacia khinjuk affords a mastic. The true pistachio is found only on the northern frontier.
On the main ranges at 1,800 to 3,000 m. grow large forest trees, the conifers being Cedrus deodara, Abies excelsa, Pinus longifolia, Larix sp. and Yew Hazel, juniper, walnut, wild peach and almond are also found. In their shade grow several varieties of rose, honeysuckle, currant, gooseberry, hawthorn and luxuriant herbage. Walnut and oak (evergreen and deciduous) descend to the secondary heights, where they become mixed with alder, ash, khinjuk, Arborvitae, juniper, Indigofera and dwarf laburnum, with species of Astragalus. Lower down occur wild olive, species of rock-rose, wild privet, acacias and mimosas, barberry and Zizyphus; and, in places, Chamaerops humilis (which is used for a variety of purposes), Bignonia, sissu, Salvadora persica, verbena, acanthus, and varieties of Gesneria. The lowest terminal ridges, especially toward the west, are naked in aspect and their scanty vegetation is almost wholly herbaceous. On the dreary Kandahar tablelands many vigorous leguminous plants grow, the camel-thorn (Hedysarum alhagi), Astragalus, Ononis spinosa (the fibrous roots of which often are made to serve as tooth-brushes), the sensitive mimosa, and others. In ravines are found Nerium oleander, wild laburnum and Indigofera spp. The chief cultivated trees are mulberry, willow, poplar, ash and occasionally the plane.
The gum resin of Narthex asafoetida from the high and dry plains of western Afghanistan is of commercial value. In the highlands of Kabul edible wild rhubarb is of importance as a local luxury; walnut and edible pine-nuts are both exported. Elaeagnus orientalis, common on the banks of watercourses, furnishes an edible fruit, while Pistacia khinjuk affords a mastic. The true pistachio is found only on the northern frontier.
JimGo
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OK, based on my previous post, I guess a pen made of olive, Walnut, Juniper, or Pistachio would be OK for someone from Afghanistan. Does anyone have any contacts in Afghanistan who might be able to send some wood that was harvested there?
gerryr
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Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
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mrcook4570
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
LOL - Isn't that a sign of senility [
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ed4copies
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
He'll be plenty pissed when he gets billed for the "consultation charges".[
][][]JimGo
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If you guys knew what my week has been like, you'd understand!!
gerryr
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That's OK, Jim, we understand.[][]
][]NavyDiver
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The fact that he is talking to himself is not so bad. It's that he is answering himself that has me concerned. []
]NavyDiver
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Originally posted by NavyDiver
<br />The fact that he is talking to himself is not so bad. It's that he is answering himself that has me concerned. [
I agree completely. [
]darbytee
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Jim, I was in Afghanistan for just over 300 days and I don't recall ever seeing a tree! Just mountains and deserts. That said, I think I have some friends still over there and can try to get you something if you still need it.
wood-of-1kind
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />That's OK, Jim, we understand.[
We do[?][?][?][?][?][?][?][?][}
]-Peter-[
]JimGo
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Thanks Fred! I'd love to actually get my hands on something from Afghanistan, rather than using an "imposter" from here. I'll drop you an E-mail.
Geo in Winnipeg
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Don't let them get to you Jim. Just go back on your meds and you'll be OK []
]jaywood1207
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
This is acceptable as long as there's no fighting. Then there's a problem.[
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Rifleman1776
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Originally posted by mrcook4570
<br />Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
LOL - Isn't that a sign of senility [
Just don't interrupt him. [:0]
Woodbutcher68
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Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />Originally posted by mrcook4570
<br />Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
LOL - Isn't that a sign of senility [
Just don't interrupt him. [:0]
Or get involved in the conversation.
Ron in Drums PA
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Originally posted by NavyDiver
<br />The fact that he is talking to himself is not so bad. It's that he is answering himself that has me concerned. [
Na, it's okay that he's answering himself. You only have to worry if he starts arguing with himself.
Originally posted by Ron in Drums PA
<br />Originally posted by NavyDiver
<br />The fact that he is talking to himself is not so bad. It's that he is answering himself that has me concerned. [
Na, it's okay that he's answering himself.<b> You only have to worry if he starts arguing with himself.</b>
I've done that.
woodchuckd
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Poor guy, he's taken to talking to himself.[
He has to have some intelligent conversation somewhere![
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jjenk02
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You all, quit picking on Jim, he can talk to himself all he wants to, I do it all the time[]
]PenWorks
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Jim, excuse me for interupting your conversation with yourself.
But as Fred said,there aren't to many trees over there. So chances are if you get any wood from there, some rebel was probablly hiding in that tree at one time and the wood is loaded with shrapnel, be carefull when you turn it []
But as Fred said,there aren't to many trees over there. So chances are if you get any wood from there, some rebel was probablly hiding in that tree at one time and the wood is loaded with shrapnel, be carefull when you turn it [
]BigRob777
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Jim,
Can you make a pen out of poppy?[}] Don't use BOW, they may be offended. I've got some African Olive that'll knock your eyes out. Come over and I'll give you a few.[]
Rob
Can you make a pen out of poppy?[}
] Don't use BOW, they may be offended. I've got some African Olive that'll knock your eyes out. Come over and I'll give you a few.[]Rob
rapost
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Don't knock his eyes out - then he'll have to braille with himself....and that's just creepy!!
It sounds like you need to do a custom PR casting of sand and rocks to capture the feel of the countryside. []
It sounds like you need to do a custom PR casting of sand and rocks to capture the feel of the countryside. [
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DocStram
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Jim .... don't worry about all of these smart aleck comments. Just this morning I had a conversation with myself about talking to myself. We (I and I) decided it was perfectly normal.
wudnhed
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I understand you completely Jim, I talk to myself all the time because no one else gives me the right answers[}][]
][]JimGo
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It's nice to know I have such good friends here! [}]
Rob, I could cast poppy, but I'm not sure the DEA will let me! [] Another member has been kind enough to offer to cut up some of his personal items from one (or more) trip(s) over to Afghanistan, but I don't think that would be practical or a good use of those items, either! I think that I'll follow up with you about that African Olive instead.
Thanks for the help!
Oh, and as for me talking to myself, if you guys would just answer my questions faster, I wouldn't have to do that!
]Rob, I could cast poppy, but I'm not sure the DEA will let me! [
] Another member has been kind enough to offer to cut up some of his personal items from one (or more) trip(s) over to Afghanistan, but I don't think that would be practical or a good use of those items, either! I think that I'll follow up with you about that African Olive instead.Thanks for the help!
Oh, and as for me talking to myself, if you guys would just answer my questions faster, I wouldn't have to do that!
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