Traditional wood decking brings with it a number of negative environmental effects. Tropical hardwoods can contribute to rain forest deforestation and habitat degradation. Using sustainably sourced fast-growth timber from ethically managed plantations is a step in the right direction, but it can often be difficult to ensure that timber branded as sustainable is actually sourced … Read more
Leading a repair team, Yang Long will spend around one year to restore an 800-meter-long section of the Great Wall in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. “Ningxia had long been at the junction of nomadic civilization and farming civilization in ancient times. In order to resist the invasion of nomadic peoples from the north, … Read more
Wind can play havoc on many things around your home. Planting a windbreak can provide some relief from a relentless gale and it may also help you with home temperature regulation, while providing habitat for wildlife. Windbreaks can also reduce soil erosion, increase landscape beauty, provide privacy and screening, and provide some protection from fires. … Read more
Here is an excellent article about the origins and modern development of food forest concepts that I highly recommend reading. It is lavishly illustrated and very informative.
I am posting this mainly because I like the photo. It shows a Permaculture Design class assembled on top of a lovely cob building. This was illustrating an article about 5 reasons why you should take environmental studies.
Sangeeta Waldron wrote this for India CSR Network: India’s farming community is vital to the country’s economy and is the primary source of livelihood for about 58 per cent of the population. It is why India is the world’s largest producer of pulses, rice, wheat, spices and why it is the second largest producer of … Read more