This research article examines the relationship between carbon to nitrogen/carbon to oxygen (C:N/C:O) stoichiometry ratios and ecosystem services in three different production systems - a wheat monoculture, a combined food and energy system, and a beech forest. The study found that the C:N/C:O ratios were highest in the beech forest and lowest in the wheat monoculture. It also found that the economic value of non-marketed ecosystem services like regulation and support services was highest in the beech forest, followed by the combined food and energy system, and lowest in the wheat monoculture. The study argues that C:N/C:O ratios can be used as a
Raffaele Pelorosso, Federica Gobattoni, Roberto Monaco and Antonio Leone on "A new approach for the assessment of landscape evolution scenarios: from whole to local scale"
The Use of Agrobiodiversity by Indigenous and Traditional Agricultural Commun...Seeds
This document discusses strategies that indigenous and traditional agricultural communities use to adapt to climate change through agrobiodiversity. It analyzes over 200 case studies grouped into a conceptual framework. Key strategies discussed include ecosystem-based approaches like forest and landscape restoration, improving agricultural system resilience through agroforestry, diversified home gardens and crop/soil/water management, and maintaining inter- and intra-species diversity. A whole system approach is advocated that enhances resilience at ecosystem, farm, and genetic levels and through interactions between them.
Climatic variability and spatial distribution of herbaceous fodders in the Su...IJERA Editor
This study focused on future spatial distributions of Andropogon gayanus, Loxodera ledermanii and Alysicarpus
ovalifolius regarding bioclimatic variables in the Sudanian zone of Benin, particularly in the W Biosphere
Reserve (WBR). These species were selected according to their importance for animals feed and the
intensification of exploitation pressure induced change in their natural spatial distribution. Twenty (20)
bioclimatic variables were tested and variables with high auto-correlation values were eliminated. Then, we
retained seven climatic variables for the model. A MaxEnt (Maximum Entropy) method was used to identify all
climatic factors which determined the spatial distribution of the three species. Spatial distribution showed for
Andropogon gayanus, a regression of high area distribution in detriment of low and moderate areas. The same
trend was observed for Loxodera ledermannii spatial distribution. For Alysicarpus ovalifolius, currently area
with moderate and low distribution were the most represented but map showed in 2050 that area with high
distribution increased. We can deduce that without bioclimatic variables, others factors such as: biotic
interactions, dispersion constraints, anthropic pressure, human activities and another historic factor determined
spatial distribution of species. Modeling techniques that require only presence data are therefore extremely
valuable.
WWF Study: Vulnerability analysis of the amazon biome ClimateCourse
This document provides an analysis of climate vulnerability in the Amazon biome and its protected areas. It begins with an overview of climate change impacts on the region, including increasing temperatures, more frequent droughts and floods, and increased forest fires. It then presents a conceptual framework for assessing climate risks and resilience. The methodology assesses exposure to climate hazards, climate risks to ecosystem services, and factors that build ecosystem resilience. Key findings include increased temperature across the biome, spatially variable drought and flood impacts, and concentration of fires in deforestation fronts. The analysis aims to support climate adaptation and resilience building in Amazon protected areas.
Background concepts of landscape and territory agronomyDavide Rizzo
Agriculture faces big challenges, such as feeding a growing population and providing an increasing panel of ecosystem services. However, concurrent changes either of the land use (e.g., urban sprawl), of the land system structure (e.g., innovative crop-livestock integration) or of the production practices (e.g., the agroecology transition of production systems) occur unevenly in space and over time. Yet, land is a limited resource and agricultural seems to have attained the peak for major productions. Hence, neither the expansion nor the intensification of current production systems could answer the expectations, also because of the deprecated trade-offs on natural resources. Altogether, the development of smarter spatial configurations of agricultural activities appears to be the most effective way to address all of these rapid and wide dynamics. Accordingly, agronomy is urged to develop a landscape perspective to improve the understanding of farming evolutions and to inform future scenarios. In this lecture, we will describe the conceptual model proposed by “landscape agronomy” and how it can help to understand interactions between farming practices, landscape patterns and natural resources. In addition, we will compare it with the “territory” concept underpinning a participatory action science that addresses the relations between different land users and managers in the design of future rural land systems. Finally, we will apply the aforementioned concepts to the comparison of some land management units to stress the role of a landscape-oriented approach to farming system design.
Agro-ecology is defined as applying ecological principles to agriculture and food systems. It originated as a scientific concept but has expanded to include social and political dimensions. Agro-ecology aims to question dominant industrial agricultural models and globalized markets by promoting more sustainable practices. These include recycling biomass and nutrients, improving soils, reducing external inputs, optimizing biodiversity and interactions between ecosystem elements, integrating food production and environmental protection, and acknowledging both traditional and scientific knowledge. The principles of agro-ecology also emphasize participatory research, autonomy, and food sovereignty.
The effect of land use planning on agricultural productivity capability (case...Innspub Net
This study investigated the impact of land use planning on agricultural productivity in Azaran watershed, Iran. Land use maps from 2007 and a future planned map were generated using satellite imagery and land evaluation models. Current agricultural data was collected through surveys. If land use planning is implemented, gross income would increase 36.1-36.19% and net income would rise 35.1-36.19% under semi-mechanized and mechanized farming. The results indicate that land use planning can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and incomes in the region.
This research article examines the relationship between carbon to nitrogen/carbon to oxygen (C:N/C:O) stoichiometry ratios and ecosystem services in three different production systems - a wheat monoculture, a combined food and energy system, and a beech forest. The study found that the C:N/C:O ratios were highest in the beech forest and lowest in the wheat monoculture. It also found that the economic value of non-marketed ecosystem services like regulation and support services was highest in the beech forest, followed by the combined food and energy system, and lowest in the wheat monoculture. The study argues that C:N/C:O ratios can be used as a
Raffaele Pelorosso, Federica Gobattoni, Roberto Monaco and Antonio Leone on "A new approach for the assessment of landscape evolution scenarios: from whole to local scale"
The Use of Agrobiodiversity by Indigenous and Traditional Agricultural Commun...Seeds
This document discusses strategies that indigenous and traditional agricultural communities use to adapt to climate change through agrobiodiversity. It analyzes over 200 case studies grouped into a conceptual framework. Key strategies discussed include ecosystem-based approaches like forest and landscape restoration, improving agricultural system resilience through agroforestry, diversified home gardens and crop/soil/water management, and maintaining inter- and intra-species diversity. A whole system approach is advocated that enhances resilience at ecosystem, farm, and genetic levels and through interactions between them.
Climatic variability and spatial distribution of herbaceous fodders in the Su...IJERA Editor
This study focused on future spatial distributions of Andropogon gayanus, Loxodera ledermanii and Alysicarpus
ovalifolius regarding bioclimatic variables in the Sudanian zone of Benin, particularly in the W Biosphere
Reserve (WBR). These species were selected according to their importance for animals feed and the
intensification of exploitation pressure induced change in their natural spatial distribution. Twenty (20)
bioclimatic variables were tested and variables with high auto-correlation values were eliminated. Then, we
retained seven climatic variables for the model. A MaxEnt (Maximum Entropy) method was used to identify all
climatic factors which determined the spatial distribution of the three species. Spatial distribution showed for
Andropogon gayanus, a regression of high area distribution in detriment of low and moderate areas. The same
trend was observed for Loxodera ledermannii spatial distribution. For Alysicarpus ovalifolius, currently area
with moderate and low distribution were the most represented but map showed in 2050 that area with high
distribution increased. We can deduce that without bioclimatic variables, others factors such as: biotic
interactions, dispersion constraints, anthropic pressure, human activities and another historic factor determined
spatial distribution of species. Modeling techniques that require only presence data are therefore extremely
valuable.
WWF Study: Vulnerability analysis of the amazon biome ClimateCourse
This document provides an analysis of climate vulnerability in the Amazon biome and its protected areas. It begins with an overview of climate change impacts on the region, including increasing temperatures, more frequent droughts and floods, and increased forest fires. It then presents a conceptual framework for assessing climate risks and resilience. The methodology assesses exposure to climate hazards, climate risks to ecosystem services, and factors that build ecosystem resilience. Key findings include increased temperature across the biome, spatially variable drought and flood impacts, and concentration of fires in deforestation fronts. The analysis aims to support climate adaptation and resilience building in Amazon protected areas.
Background concepts of landscape and territory agronomyDavide Rizzo
Agriculture faces big challenges, such as feeding a growing population and providing an increasing panel of ecosystem services. However, concurrent changes either of the land use (e.g., urban sprawl), of the land system structure (e.g., innovative crop-livestock integration) or of the production practices (e.g., the agroecology transition of production systems) occur unevenly in space and over time. Yet, land is a limited resource and agricultural seems to have attained the peak for major productions. Hence, neither the expansion nor the intensification of current production systems could answer the expectations, also because of the deprecated trade-offs on natural resources. Altogether, the development of smarter spatial configurations of agricultural activities appears to be the most effective way to address all of these rapid and wide dynamics. Accordingly, agronomy is urged to develop a landscape perspective to improve the understanding of farming evolutions and to inform future scenarios. In this lecture, we will describe the conceptual model proposed by “landscape agronomy” and how it can help to understand interactions between farming practices, landscape patterns and natural resources. In addition, we will compare it with the “territory” concept underpinning a participatory action science that addresses the relations between different land users and managers in the design of future rural land systems. Finally, we will apply the aforementioned concepts to the comparison of some land management units to stress the role of a landscape-oriented approach to farming system design.
Agro-ecology is defined as applying ecological principles to agriculture and food systems. It originated as a scientific concept but has expanded to include social and political dimensions. Agro-ecology aims to question dominant industrial agricultural models and globalized markets by promoting more sustainable practices. These include recycling biomass and nutrients, improving soils, reducing external inputs, optimizing biodiversity and interactions between ecosystem elements, integrating food production and environmental protection, and acknowledging both traditional and scientific knowledge. The principles of agro-ecology also emphasize participatory research, autonomy, and food sovereignty.
The effect of land use planning on agricultural productivity capability (case...Innspub Net
This study investigated the impact of land use planning on agricultural productivity in Azaran watershed, Iran. Land use maps from 2007 and a future planned map were generated using satellite imagery and land evaluation models. Current agricultural data was collected through surveys. If land use planning is implemented, gross income would increase 36.1-36.19% and net income would rise 35.1-36.19% under semi-mechanized and mechanized farming. The results indicate that land use planning can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and incomes in the region.
Ecology has applications in many fields like conservation, natural resource management, urban planning, health, economics and human social interaction. Ecosystems are composed of organisms, including humans, and resources that produce feedback mechanisms regulating living and non-living components. Ecosystems sustain life by maintaining functions like biomass production, climate regulation, biogeochemical cycles, water filtration and soil formation, providing natural capital of scientific, economic or intrinsic value.
This document discusses integrated landscape management. It defines integrated landscape management as managing land production systems and natural resources across an area that is large enough to produce ecosystem services and small enough to be managed by local people. The document then provides context on why integrated landscape management is needed given pressures on land and resources. It outlines different types of integrated landscape management approaches and key aspects like taking an ecosystem approach and multi-stakeholder participation. The document also discusses challenges and examples of FAO's work in integrated landscape management programs around the world.
Tracking change in land use and vegetation conditionRichard Thackway
Seminar 'Tracking change in land use and vegetation condition' presented to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra on 22 February 2013.
Landscape-Scale Assessments for Strategic Targeting of
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices in East Africa
Poster presented at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Knowing more about your land - establishing a knowledge baseline for landscap...Richard Thackway
Soils for Life workshop was held at “Jillamatong” Braidwood, NSW on 13 November 2013. The presentation outlines a system for assessing change and trend in vegetation condition at the paddock level using the VAST framework. To assess change and trend it is necessary to develop ecological literacy about ecological function. The presentation steps through key components of the VAST framework including collating and collecting a chronology about land management practices and regimes and the observed effects these practices had on indicators ecological function. A simple graphical report card is used to assist the land manager see where they have come from, where they are now and to plan strategies for achieving future outcomes by changing land management practices and regimes. Site and paddock-based monitoring of core indicators will assist the and manager to track change and trend.
What's your property's story? Establishing a baseline for landscape improvementRichard Thackway
Soils for Life workshop was held at “Jillamatong” Braidwood, NSW on 13 November 2013. The presentation outlines a system for assessing change and trend in vegetation condition at the paddock level using the VAST framework. To assess change and trend it is necessary to develop ecological literacy about ecological function. The presentation steps through key components of the VAST framework including collating a chronology about land management practices and regimes and the observed effects these practices had on indicators ecological function. A simple graphical report card is used to assist the land manager see where they have come from, where they are now and to plan strategies for achieving future outcomes by changing land management practices and regimes. Site and paddock-based monitoring of core indicators will assist the and manager to track change and trend.
This document provides a summary of research on managed grazing and its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It discusses four main areas of study on managed grazing: implementation techniques, grazing methods, impacts on flora and fauna, and greenhouse gas mitigation potential. It also examines socioeconomic factors and provides recommendations for implementing managed grazing, including establishing investment needs, converting land in phases, training farm hands, and creating cyclical management plans. Key areas for further research are identified.
This study analyzes the relationship between farm management characteristics and the spatial distribution of landscape elements on farmland parcels in the Netherlands. The researchers collected data on farm management through farmer interviews and analyzed landscape element distribution using aerial imagery. They found that farm scale enlargement and migration processes, such as farms being taken over by hobby or part-time farmers, were important predictors of landscape element distribution. Understanding these relationships provides insights into threats and opportunities for conserving semi-natural habitats in agricultural landscapes.
Agro-Economic Benefits of Weed Biomass and Crop Residue in Maize Production S...IOSRJAVS
The climatic conditions of coastal Kenya favour rapid weed growth, leading to the accumulation of large biomass of weeds between cropping seasons. Smallholder farmers in the region usually slash and remove the weed biomass and crop residue from their farms during land preparation in order to facilitate easy planting. The impact of such practice on the production of maize has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the farmers’ practice on the performance of maize and fertilizer requirement. Three methods of managing weed biomass and crop residue (removal from field, incorporation into soil, or use as surface mulch) and five fertilizer rates (60 kg N ha-1 , 20 kg P ha-1 , 30 kg N ha-1 , 10 kg P ha-1 , and no fertilizer application) were evaluated. Removal of weed biomass and crop residue from the field led to 20-26% loss in grain yield and reduced the returns to labour by 41-51%.There was no response to applied P where weed biomass and crop residue had been incorporated into soil. Efforts should therefore be made to educate farmers on the advantages of retaining weed biomass and crop residue on their farms as they prepare land for subsequent crops.
Dynamic simulation model of land use changesTarig Gibreel
This document presents a simulation model for projecting land use changes in Sudano-sahelian countries of Africa. The model represents the major processes driving land use change in the region in a dynamic way. It aims to better understand the causes of past land use changes and make projections into the future. The key variables included in the model are human and livestock populations, rainfall, and cereal imports. The model aims to achieve equilibrium between land area allocated to different uses like crops, pasture, and fallow and the resources demanded by populations from these lands.
The document outlines a weekly full body workout program split into separate days focusing on different muscle groups: chest and back on Monday, biceps and triceps on Tuesday, back on Wednesday, shoulders on Thursday, and legs on Friday. Each day includes warm-up exercises followed by 2-3 sets of various exercises targeting the primary muscle groups for that day with 8-12 repetitions per set.
This document discusses RFID technology and its applications. It begins by explaining what RFID is and its basic components, including different types of RFID tags. It then discusses current applications of RFID in areas like access control, asset tracking, supply chain management, toll collection and more. The document also summarizes the results of an online survey about possible industries for RFID application and future development opportunities. It concludes that RFID provides benefits like contactless reading and storing more data than barcodes but that costs remain relatively high and standards are still being developed.
Driving is a Drag is the world's only drag queen rideshare service that combines elements of Taxicab Confessions, Cash Cab, and Borat. Passengers can sing karaoke and get impromptu Hollywood tours from Erika Simone. Erika hopes to franchise the business across the country to provide work and safe transportation for the LGBTQ community.
Este documento no contiene información sustancial que resumir. Consiste en una serie de caracteres sin sentido que no forman palabras o ideas comprensibles.
Este documento es una factura de una tienda de maquillaje llamada Looks Girls C.A que enumera los artículos comprados, incluyendo polvo compacto, labial, rubor, delineador de ojos y esmalte de uñas, junto con las cantidades, precios y subtotales de cada artículo, así como el IVA y el total de la factura.
The document discusses the need for a curation platform called Qrata to address problems with search, advertising, publishing, and content providers. It proposes that Qrata will provide curated search results on demand to benefit users, advertisers, publishers, and superior content providers by separating the best content from the rest. The platform will have a small database of over 200,000 expert-curated reviews on 1,500 topics. It seeks $5-6 million in funding to launch and projects breaking even within 18 months through user acquisition costs of $0.01 per user and $0.25 in annual revenue per user.
Brady Waddington has over 25 years of experience teaching English, ESL, history, social science, and math in various international contexts. He holds a B.A. from Otago University in New Zealand and a postgraduate teaching diploma. His most recent roles include teaching ESL to Saudi public servants in Riyadh from 2013 to present. He also has experience tutoring, as the owner/director of a tutoring center, and in leadership positions such as syndicate leader. Waddington is skilled in areas like IELTS preparation, remedial teaching, and coaching. He lists three recent supervisors as references.
Ecology has applications in many fields like conservation, natural resource management, urban planning, health, economics and human social interaction. Ecosystems are composed of organisms, including humans, and resources that produce feedback mechanisms regulating living and non-living components. Ecosystems sustain life by maintaining functions like biomass production, climate regulation, biogeochemical cycles, water filtration and soil formation, providing natural capital of scientific, economic or intrinsic value.
This document discusses integrated landscape management. It defines integrated landscape management as managing land production systems and natural resources across an area that is large enough to produce ecosystem services and small enough to be managed by local people. The document then provides context on why integrated landscape management is needed given pressures on land and resources. It outlines different types of integrated landscape management approaches and key aspects like taking an ecosystem approach and multi-stakeholder participation. The document also discusses challenges and examples of FAO's work in integrated landscape management programs around the world.
Tracking change in land use and vegetation conditionRichard Thackway
Seminar 'Tracking change in land use and vegetation condition' presented to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra on 22 February 2013.
Landscape-Scale Assessments for Strategic Targeting of
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices in East Africa
Poster presented at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Knowing more about your land - establishing a knowledge baseline for landscap...Richard Thackway
Soils for Life workshop was held at “Jillamatong” Braidwood, NSW on 13 November 2013. The presentation outlines a system for assessing change and trend in vegetation condition at the paddock level using the VAST framework. To assess change and trend it is necessary to develop ecological literacy about ecological function. The presentation steps through key components of the VAST framework including collating and collecting a chronology about land management practices and regimes and the observed effects these practices had on indicators ecological function. A simple graphical report card is used to assist the land manager see where they have come from, where they are now and to plan strategies for achieving future outcomes by changing land management practices and regimes. Site and paddock-based monitoring of core indicators will assist the and manager to track change and trend.
What's your property's story? Establishing a baseline for landscape improvementRichard Thackway
Soils for Life workshop was held at “Jillamatong” Braidwood, NSW on 13 November 2013. The presentation outlines a system for assessing change and trend in vegetation condition at the paddock level using the VAST framework. To assess change and trend it is necessary to develop ecological literacy about ecological function. The presentation steps through key components of the VAST framework including collating a chronology about land management practices and regimes and the observed effects these practices had on indicators ecological function. A simple graphical report card is used to assist the land manager see where they have come from, where they are now and to plan strategies for achieving future outcomes by changing land management practices and regimes. Site and paddock-based monitoring of core indicators will assist the and manager to track change and trend.
This document provides a summary of research on managed grazing and its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It discusses four main areas of study on managed grazing: implementation techniques, grazing methods, impacts on flora and fauna, and greenhouse gas mitigation potential. It also examines socioeconomic factors and provides recommendations for implementing managed grazing, including establishing investment needs, converting land in phases, training farm hands, and creating cyclical management plans. Key areas for further research are identified.
This study analyzes the relationship between farm management characteristics and the spatial distribution of landscape elements on farmland parcels in the Netherlands. The researchers collected data on farm management through farmer interviews and analyzed landscape element distribution using aerial imagery. They found that farm scale enlargement and migration processes, such as farms being taken over by hobby or part-time farmers, were important predictors of landscape element distribution. Understanding these relationships provides insights into threats and opportunities for conserving semi-natural habitats in agricultural landscapes.
Agro-Economic Benefits of Weed Biomass and Crop Residue in Maize Production S...IOSRJAVS
The climatic conditions of coastal Kenya favour rapid weed growth, leading to the accumulation of large biomass of weeds between cropping seasons. Smallholder farmers in the region usually slash and remove the weed biomass and crop residue from their farms during land preparation in order to facilitate easy planting. The impact of such practice on the production of maize has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the farmers’ practice on the performance of maize and fertilizer requirement. Three methods of managing weed biomass and crop residue (removal from field, incorporation into soil, or use as surface mulch) and five fertilizer rates (60 kg N ha-1 , 20 kg P ha-1 , 30 kg N ha-1 , 10 kg P ha-1 , and no fertilizer application) were evaluated. Removal of weed biomass and crop residue from the field led to 20-26% loss in grain yield and reduced the returns to labour by 41-51%.There was no response to applied P where weed biomass and crop residue had been incorporated into soil. Efforts should therefore be made to educate farmers on the advantages of retaining weed biomass and crop residue on their farms as they prepare land for subsequent crops.
Dynamic simulation model of land use changesTarig Gibreel
This document presents a simulation model for projecting land use changes in Sudano-sahelian countries of Africa. The model represents the major processes driving land use change in the region in a dynamic way. It aims to better understand the causes of past land use changes and make projections into the future. The key variables included in the model are human and livestock populations, rainfall, and cereal imports. The model aims to achieve equilibrium between land area allocated to different uses like crops, pasture, and fallow and the resources demanded by populations from these lands.
The document outlines a weekly full body workout program split into separate days focusing on different muscle groups: chest and back on Monday, biceps and triceps on Tuesday, back on Wednesday, shoulders on Thursday, and legs on Friday. Each day includes warm-up exercises followed by 2-3 sets of various exercises targeting the primary muscle groups for that day with 8-12 repetitions per set.
This document discusses RFID technology and its applications. It begins by explaining what RFID is and its basic components, including different types of RFID tags. It then discusses current applications of RFID in areas like access control, asset tracking, supply chain management, toll collection and more. The document also summarizes the results of an online survey about possible industries for RFID application and future development opportunities. It concludes that RFID provides benefits like contactless reading and storing more data than barcodes but that costs remain relatively high and standards are still being developed.
Driving is a Drag is the world's only drag queen rideshare service that combines elements of Taxicab Confessions, Cash Cab, and Borat. Passengers can sing karaoke and get impromptu Hollywood tours from Erika Simone. Erika hopes to franchise the business across the country to provide work and safe transportation for the LGBTQ community.
Este documento no contiene información sustancial que resumir. Consiste en una serie de caracteres sin sentido que no forman palabras o ideas comprensibles.
Este documento es una factura de una tienda de maquillaje llamada Looks Girls C.A que enumera los artículos comprados, incluyendo polvo compacto, labial, rubor, delineador de ojos y esmalte de uñas, junto con las cantidades, precios y subtotales de cada artículo, así como el IVA y el total de la factura.
The document discusses the need for a curation platform called Qrata to address problems with search, advertising, publishing, and content providers. It proposes that Qrata will provide curated search results on demand to benefit users, advertisers, publishers, and superior content providers by separating the best content from the rest. The platform will have a small database of over 200,000 expert-curated reviews on 1,500 topics. It seeks $5-6 million in funding to launch and projects breaking even within 18 months through user acquisition costs of $0.01 per user and $0.25 in annual revenue per user.
Brady Waddington has over 25 years of experience teaching English, ESL, history, social science, and math in various international contexts. He holds a B.A. from Otago University in New Zealand and a postgraduate teaching diploma. His most recent roles include teaching ESL to Saudi public servants in Riyadh from 2013 to present. He also has experience tutoring, as the owner/director of a tutoring center, and in leadership positions such as syndicate leader. Waddington is skilled in areas like IELTS preparation, remedial teaching, and coaching. He lists three recent supervisors as references.
Sustainability-08-00254 - Human -Nature for Climate ActionHelen Santiago Fink
This document discusses using nature-based solutions to address climate change and sustainability at the city scale. It proposes a local climate action framework with three drivers: 1) policy incentives and planning, 2) biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and 3) low-carbon infrastructure and green infrastructure. Cities are well-positioned to combat climate change impacts through engagement with residents in their daily lives. Nature and green infrastructure can provide cost-effective ways to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation goals while also improving human well-being.
1) The document discusses modelling ecosystem service trade-offs in agricultural systems using a case study in the Basque Country. It developed a conceptual model to assess how farming practices impact crop yields, water quality, climate regulation, and air quality.
2) The model found that increasing fertilizer had trade-offs, positively impacting crop yields but negatively impacting climate regulation through greenhouse gas emissions. It also found water supply impacted crop yields and soil water impacted emissions.
3) Model results showed changing manure application practices could significantly reduce emissions with some potential yield reduction, and limited tilling increased carbon sequestration without hurting yields. The model demonstrated the value of an integrated ecosystem services approach to agricultural management.
Ecosystem resilience and community values: Implications to ecosystem-based ad...Noralene Uy
The resilience analysis of ecosystems and mapping of community values and actions attempted in this study provide entry points for an ecosystem-based adaptation strategy which addresses positive and negative factors as well as acts on gaps and opportunities in enhancing climate resilience in Infanta.
This document discusses biodiversity conservation projects and sustainable development in Ecuador's Yasuní Biosphere Reserve region. It notes that while Ecuador promotes conservation through protected areas, extractive industries like oil development have led to rapid land use changes impacting local communities and ecosystems. The research aims to analyze land cover dynamics, community participation in planning, and potential environmental conflicts through a case study in the Yasuní Reserve. It utilizes field data collection, interviews, and GIS analysis to understand relationships between human activities, ecosystems, and protected areas in the region.
One of the challenges of ecological intensification is to move agricultural research out of a focus on singular focal areas – e.g., improved seed, pest control, water management –
to solutions that integrate all components of the farming system. As such, the canon of knowledge supporting ecological intensification is transdisciplinary, focusing on the biological components of farming systems and agroecological practices but extending as well to considerations of policy and farmer and societal benefits. As the biodiversity benefits of ecological intensification, along with the negative externalities of conventional agriculture are an important motivation for ecological intensification, we have included literature on these topic, as well as references that relate climate change to ecosystem services in agriculture.
The glossary presented here is compiled on this basis, to provide definitions of key terms relevant to ecological intensification.
Geothermal well Site Characteristics from Climate Resilient Technologies in N...QUESTJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Geothermal energy is regarded as a clean energy source. This assertion has a degree of truth subject to technological interventions applied in its extraction. This paper focuses on quality of vegetation, soils and water points at well sites. The concentrations of trace elements at the well sites is mainly determined by adequacy of technological interventions. Geothermal energy is classified as renewable source and climate changeresilient. However, ineffective interventions andreservoir characteristics could result in undesired effluents to the surrounding rendering it unsustainable. More so, the resource is located in fragile ecosystems pivotal in climate change resilience. Simple random sampling of 81 wells was done. Samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory. The results indicated that contamination of the vegetation, soils and water was evident. Boron concentrations in the soils for instance resulted in a sigma value of 5.99 and p- value of 0.00. This meant its concentration was significantly higher as compared to recommended standards set by Kenya’s environmental Authority. Therefore, undesirable environmental impacts were a reality in geothermal production and hence could jeopardize efforts for building climate resilience.The choice of technology thus has a bearing on climate resilience for a geothermal facility especially those located in fragile ecological set ups.
Modern agriculture has become during the years a proactive economic branch, with a traditional impact on European Union economic system and direct implications on creating wealth and stability for the rural communities and assuring the macro-stability as well. The massive transformations of the agricultural system in the recent period have imposed new approaches in valuing the agricultural potential. In this context, the agri-environmental measures represent a new possibility for the agriculture in increasing the value added and reforming the rural communities. The main aim of the paper is undertaking a short survey on some of the influences of the agricultural agri-environmental measures and the agriculture perspectives in the larger context of the green agriculture. It considers the values incorporated in agri-environmental measures for 2013 and targets for 2020.
One of the challenges of ecological intensification is to move agricultural research out of a focus on singular focal areas – e.g., improved seed, pest control, water management – to solutions that integrate all components of the farming system. As such, the canon of knowledge supporting ecological intensification is transdisciplinary, focusing on the biological components of farming systems and agroecological practices but extending as well to considerations of policy and farmer
and societal benefits. As the biodiversity benefits of ecological intensification, along with the negative externalities of conventional agriculture are an important motivation for ecological intensification, we have included literature on these topic, as well as references that relate climate change to ecosystem services in agriculture.
The annotated bibliography presented here is compiled on this basis, to identify the literature relevant to ecological intensification, with respect to the following categories:
1. Ecosystem services
2. Agroecology and agroecological practices
3. Farmer and societal benefits from enhancing ecosystem services
4. Biodiversity benefits of ecological intensification
5. Agriculture-induced impacts
6. Climate change
7. Policy
Within the category of ecosystem services, it has been noted in the keywords if the relevant study addresses one or several of the key ecosystem services underpinning ecological intensification in agriculture: pollination, pest regulation or soil nutrients/cycling. (Bommarco et al. 2013)
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ELEMENTS OF MOUNTAIN BIOECONOMICS
IN THE PERMACULTURE CONCEPT,
WITH APPLICATIONS IN CARPATHIANS
R. GRUIA1
Abstract: Under the large Bioeconomy frame, the paper proposes to find basic elements
and afferent solutions for the dynamic equilibrium of mountainous landscape. in the idea
of increasing the attractiveness of mountain areas. The paper describes the bio solutions in
mountainous areas where there are been less approached aspects linked to inaccessible
and extremely unfavorable zones. With the help of the modulisation theory and the
methodology of integronic dynamics, the study describes the application of the
permaculture concept for these extremely fragile zones, in order to bring them to ecosystem
production stage and to install life by trophic chains specific to steep and rocky coasts.
There is elaborated a technological model in the context of the presentation of
permaculture concept, of the principles, basic rules, as well as of specific techniques
(terraces, ponds, raised strata and others). In order to exemplify, there is presented a case
study. There are elaborated a series of solutions to adapt the permaculture concept to the
specific conditions of the Romanian Carpathian Mountains.
Keywords: bioeconomy, landscape, mountain ecosystem, montanology, permaculture.
1
Transilvania University of Brasov, associate Member Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independen ei
54, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
1. Introduction
The integronic management in mountain
modules applies through understanding
production modules as complex systems
producing food in agroecosystems or in
„mini-ecosystems” of controlled environment
and space, when in the mountain
environment appear major modifications
consequently to climate, economic and social
changes. Such an integration in the large
frame of bioeconomy, makes nothing but
sustain, through complementarities, the
conceptual transition in the mountain zone,
from the principles of Green Economy (non
polluting, natural etc) towards the application
of the principles of Blue Economy, i.e.
circular economy, with eco-social impact
(especially by price reduction), passing from
the economy based on product to economy
based on system.
The economy based on contemporary biologic
revolution, i.e. bioeconomy or biotechonomy
(Biobased economy, bioeconomy or
biotechonomy) refers to all economic activities
derived from scientific and research activity
focused on biotechnology. In other words, it is
based on the understanding of mechanisms and
processes at genetic and molecular level and their
application at industrial processes or even at
geographic scenery [Martinez,R., Enríquez, J.,
West, J. ,2003]. Therefore, the evolution of the
biotechnology industry and its application at
industries from agriculture, at chemical or energy
ones, as well as at the health field constitutes the
classic example of bioeconomic activity [Smyth,
S. J., and col., 2011; Wesseler, J., and col., 2011].
In the National Bioeconomy plans (as, for
example, in „White House Promotes a
Bioeconomy”, April 26, 2012) there is discussed
a series of measures and strategies to stimulate
the research and development of agro-zoo-
technical, biofuel cultures and production, and
processes of biologic fabrication, of medical
treatments, that might replace tough industrial
methods.
By extrapolation, from the perspective of
sustainable development of territorial scenery,
the application of the principles of bioeconomy
harmonizes with the multiple integration of the
ecosystem components, from molecular level to
the level of the individual and of the community.
We are referring to their structure and
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functionality, in function of their specificity.
What interests here are mountain ecosystems
and the methods through which there may be
achieved bioeconomical models.
The present paper has as an objective such a
model, starting from the Modulisation Theory
and the Integronic Management [Gruia, R., 2011,
2013], from the program of mountain
development in the Romanian Carpathians [Rey,
R., Gruia, R., 2013] and from the agro-food
bioeconomy strategy from Romania [Bogdan,
A.T., Gruia, R., Toba G.F., Pasalau Carmen,
2014].
From our observations, the systemic evolution
may be achieved by landscape modulization of
the mountain zones, taking into account the
following principles: (a) the mountain systems
are open, dynamic and complex, with a tendency
towards disequilibrium, as a condition for
development; (b) open systems exchange Energy,
Substance or Information with their environment
and, when pushed „far-from-equilibrium” create
new structures and a new order.
The modulization process or eco-modulization,
by the concept of emergent integronics and,
respectively, by the principle of eco-emergent
integration [Gruia, R., 2009, 2011], approaches
the flows of Substance, Energy and Information
that sweep mountain systems from the
perspective of eco-energetic analyses, of
cogeneration and eMergetic sustainability.
2. Work Method
For the mountain zone, the technological
model of integronic modulization is based
on systemic integration [Gruia, R., 2009],
which presupposes entrance and process of
Substance, Energy and Information (the 3
aspects of the same Fundamental existence)
together determined in modular dynamics,
syncretic and synchronic, with synergic
effect, having as a result emergence at a new
level of a superior order .
From all types of production modules, the
technical & I.T. application first of all interests
for mountain agro-modules. This fact
methodologically implies a series of reference
elements necessary to the adaptation of the had in
mind modules, for different specific situations of
a fragile zone, as the mountain one is: - to be
energetically autonomous on Solar and Aeolian
bases, - to be able to recycle rain and used water,
- to transform waste and dejections in fertilizer
manure, - to organize a culture rotation in order
to allow soil to regenerate without fertilizers.
Last but not least, there will be taken into account
climate changes, plant exposition in relation to
cardinal points, as well as soil and subsoil offer
(ex. there may be arranged underground
hothouses).
3. Results and Discussions
Without entering into details, we consider it
useful to show the place and conceptual and
applicative role of permaculture in the general
frame of modular agriculture (table 1).
Table 1. Modular Agriculture in Relation to Landscape
Crt. nr. APPLIED
AGRICULTURAL
CONCEPT
EFFECT UPON
BIODIVERSITY
TYPE OF AGRICULTURE
1. MONOCULTURE Biodiversity
impoverishment
- Modern agriculture (intensive, of high
economic efficiency) in extravilan rural
space / unicorporated territory in the
locality
- Peri-urban agriculture (industrial
agriculture and animal breeding)
2. POLICULTURE Biodiversity
enrichment
- Semi-subsistence agriculture
- Sustainable mountain agriculture
- Wet zone sustainable agriculture
- Urban agriculture of the future – vertical
farms
3. PERMACULTURE Permanent balanced
biodiversity
- Fragile zone agriculture (inaccessible,
wet, faraway mountain ones etc.)
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From the wide range of the typology of
agricultural systems, what interests in this paper
is the efficacy of mountain agri-modules. Thus,
we mention that beyond economic efficacy, in
case of agri-modules, there is analyzed the
ecosystem efficacy, by cumulus of the
environment work (solar energy, bio-geo-
chemical cycles, soil fertility, climate and
meteorological contribution etc.), next to human
work (as for example in mountain
agroecosystems, mountain eco-farms, mountain
agri-touristic systems, associative mountain
platforms, production systems in space and
controlled environment from the mountain zone,
including arrangements based on the
permaculture concept). We are referring to
multiple integration which, at systemic level, also
has connotation of alimentary integronics and
even of mountain gastro-tourism [Gruia, R.,
2014; Gruia, R., Bogdan, A.T., Rey, R., Tob ,
G.F., 2015].
In this context we discern the socio-economic
perspective which has as an objective to
regenerate the mountain zone viability and
attractiveness (it makes the object of other
studies and researches), as well as the techno-
ecological perspective which has as an objective
the dynamic equilibrium of the mountain module
on the principles of the Eco-emergent
Integronics. In the second perspective, we refer
to a consequence of multiple, synchronic and
syncretic integrations, with synergic effect and
emergent result, that creates the premises of the
manifestation at a superior level of the mountain
module of the capacity to rebalance and
modernize after nature model of the ecosystemic
components (forests, pastures, waters,
agricultural fields, animal breeding, rural space
etc.)
THE CONCEPT OF PERMACULTURE
represents the system that imitates Nature,
structurally based on ecosystems and
functionally on natural cycles.
The notion has been introduced by the
Australian ecologist Bill Mollison and by his
student, David Holmgrenc, and, as an origin, it
comes from the term of „permanent agriculture”
(at which, subsequently, of course, have been
added new meanings and dimensions), the
concept being developed since 1978 [Holzer, S.,
2010].
Synthesizing, mountain permaculture
operationally incorporates: - projection (creation
of tracks, raised strata, aquatic gardens, ponds,
ditches to deposit humus and microclimates); as
well as fish breeding, - cultivation of aquatic
plants, - animal breeding, - fruit cultivation, -
maintenance of alpine pastures and cultivation of
alpine and medicinal plants; there is also
presented forest agriculture (integration of trees
and bushes in agriculture), and, complementarily,
even tourism is not excluded [Holzer, S., 2000,
2002].
The mentioned complexity imposes a
clarification based on the complementarities of
the fields of activity (fig.2) and, respectively, on
multidisciplinarity (fig.3).
When initiating a mountain permaculture
system there will be taken into account a series of
principles of the mountain permaculture (table 2),
as well as certain recommendations.
As recommendation of principle there may be
mentioned: - the establishment of objectives for
the given mountain landscape; - the aspect (land
direction of orientation), altitude and climate; -
land evaluation (geologic conditions, soil
characteristics, elevation, exposition, relief,
draining basins, anterior utilization of the land
etc.); - biologic and technical evaluation (fauna
and existing plants, suitable agro-zootechnical
techniques etc.); - human resource evaluation
(professional education and formation in
mountain activities; connection with elements of
attractiveness of the mountain zone; personalized
production – therefore it is necessary serious
qualification for mountain permaculture).
The system of mountain permaculture, in
function of the typology of the permacultural
landscape of the Carpathian Mountains differ in
relation to the altitude gradient : - at an average
altitude (500-1600 m), characterized by the
bioclimate beech and spruce floor from the forest
zone; - at high altitude (1600-2500 m),
characterized by the bio climate savin and alpine
barren land floor from the alpine zone [Rey,R.,
Gruia, R., Rey,A., 2015], as it is shown in figure
4.
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BIOECONOMY
DYNAMIC
EQUILIBRIUM
based on the
permaculture
concept and
techniques
Mountain
modular bio -
technological
„reactor”
MOUNTAIN
MANAGEMENT
ECOLOGIC
ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT
ENGINEERING
AGRI-
ZOOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
RE BALANCE OF
THE MOUNTAIN
LANDSCAPE
FIELD complementaritiy:
Fig. 2. Dynamics of rebalance of landscape through reference fields
of mountain permaculture
COMPETENCES
MONTANOLOGIST
necessary to
permaculture
system
MOUNTAIN
ECONOMY
Development
and landscape
management
Energy / non-
conventional
incl.
Hidrology /
mountain water
Pedology /
terraces etc .
Modular
agriculture / incl.
policulture etc.
Mountain
agri-tourism
MOUNTAIN
ECOLOGY
MOUONTAIN
SOCIOLOGY
MOUNTAIN
TECHNOLOGY
elem.agri/forest/zoo
Fig. 3. Multidisciplinarity of the mountain permaculture system, component
of the montanology corresponding field
Table 2. Basic Principles of the Mountain Permaculture
No.PRINCIPLE SPECIFICATION
Principle 1 • All elements from a system of mountain permaculture interact between them.
Principle 2
• Multifunctionality: every element fulfills several functions and every function
is fulfilled by several elements; mountain permaculture uses energy practically
and efficiently, works with renewable energy.
Principle 3 • Natural resources are used.
Principle 4 • Intensive systems are used only on restricted areas (as the case).
Principle 5
• There are formed and used natural cycles and processes (ex.: bio-geo-
chemical cycles; trophic chain etc.)
Principle 6
• There are created structures at a small scale, but as productive as possible,
based on diversity instead of monoculture.
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LEGEND:
PERM CULTURE AT
AVERAGE ALTIT.
(500-1600 m)
PERM CULTURE AT
HIGH ALTIT. (1600 -
2500 m)
1
1
2
2
11
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Fig. 4. Pretability of permaculture in the Romanian Carpathians
Pragmatic principles and actions of
mountain technique in permacultural system,
specific to the characteristics of the
Carpathian landscape, may be synthesized in
table 3.
Table 3. Characteristics of the Carpathian Perm Cultural Scenery
Crt.
nr.
ALTITUDE OF THE
CARPATHIAN
LANDSCAPE
PRINCIPLES AND PRAGMATIC ACTIONS OF MOUNTAIN
TECHNIQUES IN PERMACULTURAL SYSTEM
1. Permacultural
landscape at average
altitude
(500-1600 m)
- easier to put in work a permacultural system at average altitude (as the land is
relatively flat, sunny, less open to terrain slipping and to gap formation, i.e.
erosion carved by a flush etc.);
- it needs less energy;
- in „unfavorable” locations it is aimed to compensate the little duration of the
season, but also lower temperatures (here the climate changes could be
favorable);
- to avoid the negative wind effect, i.e. soil cooling and loss of humidity (it is
indicates a wind curtain from fruit trees, forest fruit bushes, decorative bushes);
- to avoid soil erosion on steep slopes by terraces and ditches of humus
depositing, plantation of seeds in slope stone rifts and holes, or even on rock
versant;
- there may be made land remodeling with excavator;
- livestock (pigs, hens, ducks etc.) play an integrative role in the permacultural
system at average altitude. A well thought system of paddocks and enclosures
allow keeping animals on the same land as plant cultures. Instead of destroying
the land by over grazing, animals, in fact, help in applied technique.
2. Permacultural
landscape at high
altitude (1600-2500 m)
PREMISES:
Floods, terrain slipping
and destructions caused
by tempest and snow
are frequent at high
altitude. Valuable
biomass and fertile
humus are lost.
Plants oriented towards SOUTH - cultivation fruit, vegetables, forest fruit – there
are used sorts resistant at temperatures with large limits between day and night
/soil is predisposed to drought (in summer), with plant drying / to avoid the lack
of plants on southern slopes, in order to avoid erosion and the loss of sustenance
substances from soil;
Pants oriented towards NORTH - being zones with only a few hours of solar
light, it is important to choose sorts that ripen fast and that may completely ripen;
in these conditions there are indicated raised strata;
- there will be made “natural batteries” for heat storage (example: there is dug a
small lake or a pond in front of the stone niche where there are plants, for sun
beam reflection).
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WATER CIRCUIT AND TROPHIC
CHAIN IN THE MOUNTAIN
PERMACULTURAL SYSTEM makes from a
functional point of view, the permacultural
system redraws, after nature model, the water
circuit and the trophic chain [Gruia,R., 2014].
Water, as it is known, is the fundament on
which are based all forms of life. It is a very
precious resource, but, at the same time, much
too abused and wasted nowadays. Nevertheless,
ironically, we do not know to exploit its true
potential. Especially in agriculture, where its role
may much overdraw simple irrigations. About
the sustainable manner in which we can use
water, there may be observed the draft in figure
5.
WATER
CIRCUIT IN
THE
MOUNTAIN
MODULE
ponds
interconnected
Between them, but
also with:
„thermic traps”
(slops full of tree
roots, sticks and
stones that capture
solar heat)
TERRACE
LANDSCAPE
ON THE
CARPATHIAN
MOUNTAINS
SLOPES
WATER IN PERMACULTURE:
maximum use efficiency
Creating microclimates and a series of terraces, raised lays and ponds,
nature takes then care to offer humidity to all plants; in order to relate ,
plants are chosen on families, to create as many links as possible
between the elements of the system.
Fig. 5. Presence of water flow in the permacultural landscape
The wet zones from the mountain module
have a great importance because they constitute
suitable environment for the creation of a trophic
chain. There is observed a special specific for the
trophic chains in function of altitude gradient,
distinguishing thus: - trophic chains specific to
the permacultural landscape at average altitude
(500-1600 m); - trophic chains specific to
permacultural landscape at high altitude (1600-
2500 m).
In order to exemplify, we will refer to a
mountain area which looks very much like many
hill and mountain slopes from the Romanian
Carpathians, both from climate point of view and
configuration. We are referring to a mountain
area of about 45 ha from Longau, Austria. Here,
the well known farmer Sepp Holzer has been
applying for over 50 years the permaculture
methods. There are remarkably cultivated cereals,
vegetables and fruit at altitudes even over 1500
meters. The success is due to plant cultivation in
harmony with nature, producing bio, healthy
cultures, without using chemicals, as in case of
monocultures. The used permaculture system has
an enormous advantage: every year it naturally
enriches the soil, the crops becoming more and
more abundant. The result is charming, terraces
scenery and interconnected ponds, which ensure
everything that is necessary and, besides that,
even a good income (fig. 6).
Creating micro climates and a series of
terraces, raised layers and ponds, nature takes
then care to offer humidity to all plants. More
than that, for a maximal relation, the plants on
families have been attentively chosen, facilitating
thus the creation of more and more links between
the elements of the system. For example, except
the ponds, there are also built wet zones, slops,
full of tree roots, sticks and stones, where water
is smaller and warms very quickly. Here may
quietly multiply larvae and saplings, not being
stressed by raptors that swarm through deep
ponds, connected to these wet zones. Because
these stones and roots, being half in the water and
half outside, behave like true thermal traps,
transmitting sun heat to its ponds, it may be said
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that this property has ponds with central heating, and all this for free ! [Holzer, S., 2010].
Fig. 6. Permacultural mountain landscape - system projected for the creation
of the trophic chain
The roots prevent trout and pike to run and
devour all the saplings. It creates thus a trophic
chain, in which everybody has a chance – from
the least larva, until saplings of 30 kilos, which
swarm through the built ponds and enchant the
clients from the zone. In such conditions fish are
not bred with fodder, they naturally eat and,
practically no one dies of hunger.
THE BUILDING OF MOUNTAIN
TERRACES makes possible the valorization of
the non productive and inaccessible terrain. Thus
one may also cultivate on very abrupt slopes, and
there may also be used equipment even of
medium size. By terraces there is achieved the
inhibition to wash valuable humus (that without
terraces is lost) and, at the same time, there is
offered space to the zone for plants that may be
bases for the creation of numerous micro climates
(fig. 7).
COMPONENTS
MOUNTAIN TERRACE
BACKFILL
Land padding used to
cover a gap or to raise a
terrain at the necessary
level for the offset ; the
foundation of the slope
is slightly inclined
towards the hill;
THE SLOPE
Inclined lateral surface
of a backfill;
PLANTS
Fruit trees and bushes
penetrate, with the help
of the roots, in the slope
and help a lot at its
stabilization.
backfill
slope
Fig. 7. Diagram of principle of the land at the offset
The Kramterhof terraces spread from the valley
(1100 mabovesea level) up tothealpinepastures (1500
m altitude). Zones that couldn’t be reached before are
now accessible. In this way all the terrain may be
efficiently used by projection in permacultural
project, with development of biodiversity for the
equilibrium of the mountain module.
The construction of the mountain scenery is
made in correlation with the functions of strata
and of terraces. For instance, in the situation of
Marsh
arranged at
1400 m
altitude
(Kramenterhof,
Austria, Sepp
Holzer farm)
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the existence of a railway which borders the land,
or if there is a factory nearby, raised strata may
be used, to keep away emissions, dust, noise and
smoke [Holzer, S., 2011].
The stratum is placed at the border of the
terrain, it being planted with different trees and
bushes. The raised strata and their rich vegetation
work as a visual barrier and protect the terrain
from pollution. They turn into a LIVING HEDGE
that assures a shelter and a living place for birds,
hedgehogs, insects and others. The barriers of
this type play a substantial role in encouraging
useful animal and insect communities, achieving
de facto a specific bio community.
Exemplification of terraces with specific bio
community, that may include: - culture of
vegetables and fruit; - culture of mushrooms; -
fish breeding; - animal breeding / grazing (ex.:
balanced bio community of pigs, ducks, toads,
that reduce snails and slugs that eat mushrooms)
and other elements of policulture. In figures 8
and 9 there are caught edifying images (source:
Sepp Holzer – Permacultura - site).
Conclusions
Generic awareness of the modulization
process means an important step for the
productive activity in the future, especially if we
take into account the climate, ecologic, economic
and social provocations, i.e. the complementary
transition from Green Economy to Blue
Economy, by obtaining mountain alimentary and
non alimentary eco-bio-products, as an
expression of bioeconomy specific to sustainable
development of the 21st century.
The permaculture concept represents the
system that imitates Nature, structurally based on
ecosystems and functionally on natural cycles
with Mountain Modules well-structured
applications. The mountain module may be
regarded as a territorial "bio reactor" (the raw
material, processed products and waste analyses),
so that the newly acquired modular systemic
structure may be eMergetically quantified on the
principles of integronic management.
The permacultural system is adapted to the
altitude gradient, distinguishing the of principle
model for the permacultural landscape of average
altitude (500-1600 m) and that one of high
altitude (over 1600 m). The techniques of the
permaculture system from the Romanian
Carpathians are based on terraces, raised strata,
hedges etc., that allow to implement policulture,
that leads to achieving complex bio communities
which permanently sustain a balanced
biodiversity that de facto imitates nature.
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