Im the Sustainability Ecologist with the Clearwater Collective photographed here with Cynthia (left), our director. We are standing with all our posters and facilitation tools for the meeting. Can anyone spot the GOBRADIME? 😜

I turned in my PDC project today and am waiting on approval before I post my finished product here (or at least the youtube link?) I worked really hard on getting it done and hope it shows to those who choose to look at it. I was able to undertake this project as a part of my job for the land we steward and that really added to the number of stakeholders I had to consider (and who had to consider me). All-in-all this was a great experience.

I didn't interact with this forum as much as I probably should have during the process, but that's okay, because I am still here and feeling more psychologically free to interact now that my own project is done. Siloing isn't a good practice, but in this case it certainly helped me get the practice project done.

Anyways, hopefully I can share my completed project with you all soon!

I hope this time of changing seasons brings us joy.

I have just started my PDC and excited to see who else is on this journey with me and where in the world we are.

Before moving back to the UK I was travelling for 10 years and have thoroughly enjoyed all the different Bio regions of the world, and the pockets of micro climates you can create. Especially with the changes in Climate we are experiencing.

Keen to share stories and Observations
Much Love fellow Permaculturalists!

Together with the municipality, we were able to turn this idea into reality and create a species-diverse shrub belt consisting mainly of native and locally suitable woody species. The planting combines European beech, common hornbeam, hawthorn, guelder rose, common dogwood, common privet and European spindle.

The individual species were selected not only for their appearance and suitability for the site, but also with regard to their importance for local biodiversity. Our aim was to create an environment that would provide food, shelter and suitable conditions for a variety of insects, butterflies and birds.

The foundation of the planting consists of hedges made of hornbeam and beech, complemented by freely growing shrubs. This creates a more diverse structure that provides different opportunities for shelter and food for wildlife.

The planting also has a practical function. It will help reduce dust, improve the local microclimate and soften the visual impact of the parking area, while gradually connecting the built environment with the surrounding landscape.

The design is based on permaculture principles – working with natural processes, supporting biodiversity and looking for solutions that can serve several functions at the same time. We did not want to create merely an ornamental planting, but rather a space that would be more pleasant for people while also providing greater ecological value for wildlife.

We are grateful that the municipality was open to the idea and that, together, we were able to turn a small design proposal into something tangible. It is a modest project, but for us it is a good example of how even small changes within a community can contribute to creating better conditions for nature.

Now I am looking forward to seeing the shrub belt gradually grow and become established within its surroundings. It will be interesting to see which species of wildlife will find their way to it and what new opportunities for observing nature this small place will offer us over the years.

My mentor said that without humans every living organism can sustain,but without them we can't survive.

It's a new learning because of the Macaulay Education system,i learned untill now.

Thank you universe for letting me understand and post this information.