More Vetiver Grass at Finca Yantza
Taking advantage of the current rainy season we have been planting some 5000 new vetiver grass seeds. Having already transplanted vetiver grass half a year earlier and seen the positive effect.
Permaculture
Tropical Permaculture (Permanent + Culture = Permaculture) A 10,000-year-old technology based on knowledge of our tribal ancestors. Syntropic Agriculture / Successional Agroforestry but on Steep Hill topography. Lots of Vetiver grass, Bamboo, Tropical Fruits, Ground Cover, Pioneer Plants, Enhancing Biodiversity and Topsoil.
Sustainable Lifestyle, Implementation
Sustainable living is a lifestyle on which we have strong focus at Finca Yantza. An Overview of all on-going sustainable lifestyle elements and implementation. 2017. Summary of the Sustainable Lifestyle, implementations so far: (1) Composting toilet (2) Building with local, natural materials (3) Consuming the less as possible amount of electricity (4) Living fence / cerca viva
Ecuador
Nature: Flora and Fauna of Ecuador. Threats from modernization. Permaculture movement and communities. Permaculture Farms in Ecuador. Seed Savers Network of Ecuador