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Ecoforest Education for Sustainability
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Ecoforestry
has been defined as selection forestry or restoration forestry. The
main idea of Ecoforestry is to maintain or restore the forest to
standards where the forest may still be harvested for products on a
sustainable basis.Ecoforestry is forestry that emphasizes holistic
practices which strive to protect and restore ecosystems rather than
maximize economic productivity. Sustainability of the forest also comes
with uncertainties. There are other factors that may affect the forest
furthermore than that of the harvesting. There are internal conditions
such as effects of soil compaction, tree damage, disease, fire, and blow
down that also directly affect the ecosystem. These factors have to be
taken into account when determining the sustainability of a forest. If
these factors are added to the harvesting and production that comes out
of the forest, then the forest will become less likely to survive, and
will then become less sustainable.
Since the forest is considered an ecosystem, it is dependent on all of the living and non-living factors within itself. This is a major part of why the forest needs to be sustainable before it is harvested. For example, a tree would convert sunlight to sugars for respiration to keep the tree alive. The remains of the converted sugars is left in roots for consumption by the organisms surrounding the tree in the habitat. This shows the productivity of an ecosystem with its inhabitants.[4] Productivity within the ecosystem cannot come to fruition unless the forest is sustainable enough to be harvested. If all of the organisms of the ecosystem are non existent, the ecosystem itself will soon come to be non existent. Once that happens, there is no longer any forest to harvest from. The overall productivity of a system can be found in an equation where the Net Primary Production, or NPP, is equal to the Gross Primary Production, or GPP, minus the Carbon respiration, or R. The formula is the NPP = GPP - R. The NPP is the overall efficiency of the plants in the ecosystem. Through having a constant efficiency in NPP, the ecosystem is then more sustainable. The GPP refers to the rate of energy stored by photosynthesis in plants. The R refers to the maintenance and reproduction of plants from the energy expended.
Ecoforestry has many principles within the existence of itself. It covers sustainable development and the fair harvesting of the organisms living within the forest ecosystem. There have been many proposals of principles outlined for ecoforestry. They are covered over books, articles, and environmental agencies. All of the principles relate to the idea that in ecoforestry, less should be harvested, and diversity must be managed. Through harvesting less, there is enough biomass left in the forest, so that the forest may stay healthy and still stay maintained. It will grow at a sustainable level annually, and thus it will be able to still be harvested the following year. Through management of the diversity, species may cohabitate in an ecosystem where the forest may feed off of other species in its growth and production
Since the forest is considered an ecosystem, it is dependent on all of the living and non-living factors within itself. This is a major part of why the forest needs to be sustainable before it is harvested. For example, a tree would convert sunlight to sugars for respiration to keep the tree alive. The remains of the converted sugars is left in roots for consumption by the organisms surrounding the tree in the habitat. This shows the productivity of an ecosystem with its inhabitants.[4] Productivity within the ecosystem cannot come to fruition unless the forest is sustainable enough to be harvested. If all of the organisms of the ecosystem are non existent, the ecosystem itself will soon come to be non existent. Once that happens, there is no longer any forest to harvest from. The overall productivity of a system can be found in an equation where the Net Primary Production, or NPP, is equal to the Gross Primary Production, or GPP, minus the Carbon respiration, or R. The formula is the NPP = GPP - R. The NPP is the overall efficiency of the plants in the ecosystem. Through having a constant efficiency in NPP, the ecosystem is then more sustainable. The GPP refers to the rate of energy stored by photosynthesis in plants. The R refers to the maintenance and reproduction of plants from the energy expended.
Ecoforestry has many principles within the existence of itself. It covers sustainable development and the fair harvesting of the organisms living within the forest ecosystem. There have been many proposals of principles outlined for ecoforestry. They are covered over books, articles, and environmental agencies. All of the principles relate to the idea that in ecoforestry, less should be harvested, and diversity must be managed. Through harvesting less, there is enough biomass left in the forest, so that the forest may stay healthy and still stay maintained. It will grow at a sustainable level annually, and thus it will be able to still be harvested the following year. Through management of the diversity, species may cohabitate in an ecosystem where the forest may feed off of other species in its growth and production
Our Mission
The Mission of Ecoforest Education for Sustainability is to develop and expand our work from our first eco-education project in southern Spain. Alongside education and the provision of information on naturally healthy and sustainable lifestyles, we intend to create eco-education projects and communities around the world where a simple, naturally healthy and sustainable lifestyle is normal.
These Ecoforest 'paradise gardens' will be places where residents and volunteers sustain themselves in ways which also sustain and enhance the environment for generations to come. They will be places that people can visit and learn that living in harmony with nature and each other is not only possible, but also a beautiful, nurturing and fulfilling way to live.
Ecoforest Education for Sustainability is a non-profit organisation and is registered as an affiliated project of the Permaculture Association ( INDONESIA), with the following objectives:
The advancement of public education particularly by the promotion of knowledge in the field of:
Sustainable vegan-organic agriculture, horticulture, and permaculture.
About Ecoforest
Ecoforest is a charitable (non-profit) organisation set up to provide education about living and working in simple, natural, sustainable and healthy ways.
Ecoforest has created a unique situation where people can live, learn and visit in a natural, healthy sustainable way. This unique ecological micro-climate is special to those who live here for ecological, health and spiritual reasons. It is a beacon of positivity for many people that has changed lives by providing inspiration, education and support.
In these first years of the project before deciding on locations for more permanent dwellings we are living in tents, domes, tepees etc. In the meantime we are rebuilding the main house, observing the land and weather patterns, researching drought tolerant, soil improving trees and shrubs, composting, swaling, planting lots of salad plants, fruit trees and establishing the forest gardens to create a multi-levelled edible eco-system.
Objectives
The trustees and project members feel that Ecoforest will have significant and increasing value as a demonstration of environmental sustainability in many areas, particularly the agricultural and residential sector where environmental damage is reaching immense proportions. We intend to demonstrate that food can be produced by families and communities, and by farmers, all around the world without destruction of the natural environment - thus also making people more economically self-reliant and offering a positive alternative to globalisation trends. We believe this is of great interest to the general public who now favour a more balanced, healthier, safer and natural environment. The project's purpose is to live and grow food in an environmentally sound way ourselves, demonstrating and teaching this to others. We welcome donations and grants to help us in this work - and to help us acquire more land/property for this purpose, whilst running the project as a charity.
Co-operation, Communication and Team-work
Let us know your ideas plans and interests. There is an on site core group who have responsibility for the management of the land. Decisions are made by core group discussion and consultation with the Andreas,Marhen.
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, SMOKING, OR PETS - INCLUDING DOGS, ON SITE.
YES, 100% Vegan, Raw Food and Natural!
Were asking for more people to come and live here so we can continue to keep the project open to visitors
In the first 5 years around 600 visitors from many countries visited Ecoforest People come here to take advantage of the Ecoforest environment as a way of improving their health … physical, mental and spiritual… Some stay many months, some just a few days. Either way we are proud to say we have seen many lives change for the better, change your life give it a go.
New Members Needed
Opportunities to live in a beautiful place
Ethical Investments and Healing Holidays
Were inviting 20 or more people to become New Members or long term visitors to fire up the project and keep it open to the public and visitors. Were also inviting responsible people members or not to stay at least; One or 2 months per year; or 2-10 steady individuals who could stay for longer periods to take some responsibility for the gardens, trees, growing food, admin, visitor support, fund rising, etc.
While living in a beautiful place and having a good time.
Vegan groups; please contact us;
This offer should be very interesting to Vegan groups throughout Europe who don't have their own land and want a place to meet up for holidays together with like minded people.
Courses; Keith is offering Yoga for beginners and fitness training from beginners to advanced, on a one to one basis or for small groups, Keith completed his teachers training course for Meditation, and has also worked as a professional football coach
We welcome other people who can run appropriate courses here to talk to us about that possibility. Please contact us.
Ethical Investors Needed
Were inviting people to invest in the project by Become members or to simply invest in the project, we need substantial investment to continue helping people improve there lives and improve public awareness regarding ecological and health choices therefore we need to improve the facilities for visitors and members,
The current property is now valued at; 160,000 - 250,000 eu and rising fast due to development in the local area, road improvements last year and 50 or so houses to be built on the land next door this year
Please donate or invest in the project if you have the ability to do so
Healing Holidays
Ecoforest is a small Vegan Eco-vegan community project in southern Spain based on simple natural living, health, and education,
Many people have found Ecoforest suitable for spiritual retreats,
sorting out there health Life etc.
A lot of people who come here recognise this is a special place
See visiting section for further details
Getting more involved; We welcome responsible people to come and work with us and visit for a while to get a feel for what it's like to live here. We particularly welcome people who are skilled, self-motivated, effective, and who can support themselves financially,
If you are interested in these ideas please; e-mail us at;
Write in subject box; responsible, member, visitor, courses, investor, etc
Best wishes from; Marhen,and Andreas
The Mission of Ecoforest Education for Sustainability is to develop and expand our work from our first eco-education project in southern Spain. Alongside education and the provision of information on naturally healthy and sustainable lifestyles, we intend to create eco-education projects and communities around the world where a simple, naturally healthy and sustainable lifestyle is normal.
These Ecoforest 'paradise gardens' will be places where residents and volunteers sustain themselves in ways which also sustain and enhance the environment for generations to come. They will be places that people can visit and learn that living in harmony with nature and each other is not only possible, but also a beautiful, nurturing and fulfilling way to live.
Ecoforest Education for Sustainability is a non-profit organisation and is registered as an affiliated project of the Permaculture Association ( INDONESIA), with the following objectives:
The advancement of public education particularly by the promotion of knowledge in the field of:
Sustainable vegan-organic agriculture, horticulture, and permaculture.
About Ecoforest
Ecoforest is a charitable (non-profit) organisation set up to provide education about living and working in simple, natural, sustainable and healthy ways.
Ecoforest has created a unique situation where people can live, learn and visit in a natural, healthy sustainable way. This unique ecological micro-climate is special to those who live here for ecological, health and spiritual reasons. It is a beacon of positivity for many people that has changed lives by providing inspiration, education and support.
In these first years of the project before deciding on locations for more permanent dwellings we are living in tents, domes, tepees etc. In the meantime we are rebuilding the main house, observing the land and weather patterns, researching drought tolerant, soil improving trees and shrubs, composting, swaling, planting lots of salad plants, fruit trees and establishing the forest gardens to create a multi-levelled edible eco-system.
Objectives
The trustees and project members feel that Ecoforest will have significant and increasing value as a demonstration of environmental sustainability in many areas, particularly the agricultural and residential sector where environmental damage is reaching immense proportions. We intend to demonstrate that food can be produced by families and communities, and by farmers, all around the world without destruction of the natural environment - thus also making people more economically self-reliant and offering a positive alternative to globalisation trends. We believe this is of great interest to the general public who now favour a more balanced, healthier, safer and natural environment. The project's purpose is to live and grow food in an environmentally sound way ourselves, demonstrating and teaching this to others. We welcome donations and grants to help us in this work - and to help us acquire more land/property for this purpose, whilst running the project as a charity.
Co-operation, Communication and Team-work
Let us know your ideas plans and interests. There is an on site core group who have responsibility for the management of the land. Decisions are made by core group discussion and consultation with the Andreas,Marhen.
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, SMOKING, OR PETS - INCLUDING DOGS, ON SITE.
YES, 100% Vegan, Raw Food and Natural!
Were asking for more people to come and live here so we can continue to keep the project open to visitors
In the first 5 years around 600 visitors from many countries visited Ecoforest People come here to take advantage of the Ecoforest environment as a way of improving their health … physical, mental and spiritual… Some stay many months, some just a few days. Either way we are proud to say we have seen many lives change for the better, change your life give it a go.
New Members Needed
Opportunities to live in a beautiful place
Ethical Investments and Healing Holidays
Were inviting 20 or more people to become New Members or long term visitors to fire up the project and keep it open to the public and visitors. Were also inviting responsible people members or not to stay at least; One or 2 months per year; or 2-10 steady individuals who could stay for longer periods to take some responsibility for the gardens, trees, growing food, admin, visitor support, fund rising, etc.
While living in a beautiful place and having a good time.
Vegan groups; please contact us;
This offer should be very interesting to Vegan groups throughout Europe who don't have their own land and want a place to meet up for holidays together with like minded people.
Courses; Keith is offering Yoga for beginners and fitness training from beginners to advanced, on a one to one basis or for small groups, Keith completed his teachers training course for Meditation, and has also worked as a professional football coach
We welcome other people who can run appropriate courses here to talk to us about that possibility. Please contact us.
Ethical Investors Needed
Were inviting people to invest in the project by Become members or to simply invest in the project, we need substantial investment to continue helping people improve there lives and improve public awareness regarding ecological and health choices therefore we need to improve the facilities for visitors and members,
The current property is now valued at; 160,000 - 250,000 eu and rising fast due to development in the local area, road improvements last year and 50 or so houses to be built on the land next door this year
Please donate or invest in the project if you have the ability to do so
Healing Holidays
Ecoforest is a small Vegan Eco-vegan community project in southern Spain based on simple natural living, health, and education,
Many people have found Ecoforest suitable for spiritual retreats,
sorting out there health Life etc.
A lot of people who come here recognise this is a special place
See visiting section for further details
Getting more involved; We welcome responsible people to come and work with us and visit for a while to get a feel for what it's like to live here. We particularly welcome people who are skilled, self-motivated, effective, and who can support themselves financially,
If you are interested in these ideas please; e-mail us at;
Write in subject box; responsible, member, visitor, courses, investor, etc
Best wishes from; Marhen,and Andreas
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