Greening the desert - MUST SEE VIDEO

[GregD]

As I contemplate our situation with a fair amount of despair that while we face the challenges of over-population and climate change, and stuck with BushCo as a clear impediment to progressive and rational solutions, it is hard to find any inspirational moments.

Watch this short video and think about what might be possible:
http://www.permaculture.org.au/greening.htm



They laughed at him and said it couldn't be done.
Nothing could be grown in that salt laden dustbowl.
But Geoff Lawton had other ideas.
He travels the world teaching others how to repair trashed environments that are beyond hope of becoming productive.
In this story, Geoff talks about re-greening the deserts of Jordan. By applying the principles of permaculture, the Jordanians managed to salvage a heavily salted environment and turn it into a green oasis.
Geoff lives and teaches at his farm near The Channon, a small community not far from Lismore. Geoff boasts that despite not having a police station or church, the Channon has some of the most tolerant and friendly people in Australia.

www.permaculture.org.au

[Suich]

1. Amazing video!

It's such a simple idea but the results are phenomenal! Thanks for posting this!

:)

[japple]

2. Oh the possibilities...

Beautiful and very important video. I'm forwarding it to many. Thanks for posting it.

[silverweb]

3. Beautiful.

There's so much that can be done.

I read about another Middle East miracle worker a while ago, too... an Israeli woman who's done something similar and has been developing systems for reclaiming "lost" land and making it live again. I'll have to see if I can find that article again.