🌱Creating an abundant sanctuary and sustaining local wildlife was our goal
🌍The land was initially empty, with no access road, trees, or conveniences
🌧️The Mediterranean climate posed challenges with long summers and limited rainfall
🌿We used permaculture principles to design a diverse food forest on the property
💦Rainwater catchment systems, including ponds and swales, were implemented for water conservation
What was the biggest challenge you faced during the transformation process?
—One of the biggest challenges was the lack of access roads and the need to create one from scratch.
How did you sustain the local wildlife during the transformation?
—We focused on preserving existing habitats and creating new ones within the food forest, such as nesting sites and water sources.
What techniques did you use to improve the soil quality?
—We employed mulching and cover cropping techniques, along with adding compost and organic matter to enrich the soil.
How did you manage water scarcity in the dry Mediterranean climate?
—We implemented rainwater catchment systems, including ponds and swales, to capture and store rainfall for later use.
What types of trees and plants did you choose for the food forest?
—We selected a wide range of tree and plant species suited to the Mediterranean climate, considering food production, ecological function, and aesthetics.
00:00Introduction to the project and the desire to create an abundant sanctuary
03:00Challenges faced with the abandoned land, lack of infrastructure, and harsh climate
06:30Designing and implementing access roads and building the foundation
11:45Creating a diverse food forest with permaculture principles and water conservation
17:20Implementing rainwater catchment systems such as ponds and swales
22:10Managing and sustaining local wildlife in the transformed ecosystem
26:45Strategies to improve soil quality and enhance fertility in the food forest
31:15Overview of the chosen tree and plant species in the food forest
