There are successful experiences around the world in designing agricultural systems as an imitation of natural eco-systems.
The idea is simple yet elegant: by implementing ecological principles in agriculture, we can design a system that functions sustainably like a natural eco-system, and at the same time yields products that are useful for humans, like an agricultural system.
Some main characteristics of a food forests are:
* High level and a variety of production of food, fiber, animal feed, fertilizing material, medicinal plants and more.
* Preserving a diversity of species.
* Capacity for regeneration, self-fertilizing and self-maintenance.
* High resistance to drought, disease and pests.
* Aesthetic value: a diverse and rich environment with natural aesthetics.
These characteristics make food forests one of the most useful and sustainable strategies for producing food, while preserving water and rehabilitating the soil.
food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, permaculture
Designing a food forest as a sustainable form of agriculture and food production, while preserving water and rehabilitating the soil, by imitating the natural eco-systems of the forest.
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There are successful experiences around the world in designing agricultural systems as an imitation of natural eco-systems.
The idea is simple yet elegant: by implementing ecological principles in agriculture, we can design a system that functions sustainably like a natural eco-system, and at the same time yields products that are useful for humans, like an agricultural system.
Some main characteristics of a food forests are:
* High level and a variety of production of food, fiber, animal feed, fertilizing material, medicinal plants and more.
* Preserving a diversity of species.
* Capacity for regeneration, self-fertilizing and self-maintenance.
* High resistance to drought, disease and pests.
* Aesthetic value: a diverse and rich environment with natural aesthetics.
These characteristics make food forests one of the most useful and sustainable strategies for producing food, while preserving water and rehabilitating the soil.
food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, permaculture
Designing a food forest as a sustainable form of agriculture and food production, while preserving water and rehabilitating the soil, by imitating the natural eco-systems of the forest.
Related resources
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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