Permaculture Reforestation With and For the Indigenous Tribes of Mindanao, Philippines
Aid Projects, Biodiversity, Community Projects, Conservation, Deforestation, Food Forests, Food Shortages, Global Warming/Climate Change, Plant Systems, Potable Water, Regional Water Cycle, Rehabilitation, Soil Erosion & Contamination, Trees, Water Contaminaton & Loss — by Christian Shearer June 2, 2011
Project Background
The Malungon area of the Sarangani province, located in the southern region of The Philippines, was once one of the richest forests in the world. Today the remaining old growth exists in small, fragmented stands which remain vulnerable to illegal deforestation and degradation. Frequently ignored, these last remaining areas are a vital core habitat for a wide range of fauna and flora. This forest has also been, for at least 2000 years, the centerpiece of the culture and lifestyle of the Blaan and Tagakaulo indigenous peoples.
Comments (4)Natural Building Workshop in Thailand
Courses/Workshops — by Christian Shearer December 30, 2009
Dates: January 6 – 20, 2010
Location: Thailand (directions here)
This two week program is designed to give participants:
- An integrated experience living at an intentional community
- Experience in natural building
- An introduction to Permaculture Design
Workshop participants will take part in all the activities of daily life, from cooking to composting, as well as work on specific projects such as the construction of adobe bungalows. We hope that participants go away from this course understanding not only the basics of adobe building and permaculture design, but also understanding some of the nuances of what it takes to be a successful intentional community.
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