Practical Solutions Research and Development
Research & document a case study over three years producing an annual report of solutions trials and results.
Team
Aimee Fenech, Anton Oussik, Paco and Adrian Garcia, Ras Cresswell
Area
Prototyping, Grassroots Permaculture Project, Next Steps Project
Aims
Split budget across our four main themes following the seasons:
water shortages (spring/summer)
optimizing irrigation practices
maintenance/repairs to irrigation system
documenting & optimizing water catchment systems already in place
strengthening local economy (all year)
document participate and promote local exchange practices
collaborate with local initiatives including the seed-bank, permaculture initiatives
food production (spring to autumn)
optimizing and document farm harvests from main crop, foraging and wild foods
biodiversity (quarterly)
put in place scientific survey practices to document changing levels in biodiversity
document creation and effects of micro climates through changes in water management
OUTCOMEs
See the attached report in Resources Created below.