Scientists outline the urgency to better identify the significant damage sand extraction across the world heaps upon marine biodiversity.
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I have recently bought 3 acres of land with an elevation profile as shown on the google maps pic above (click to expand).
There is a 15m (50 ft) drop from the highest point (Red Arrow next to Road) to the lowest (Creek in aqua blue). The drop in creek height from my boundary is 2m (6.5ft)
My plan is to set up a food forest type orchard on the slopes, Family house in the middle and combine that with raising livestock and vegetable produce on the fertile slopes.
There is currently no power to the whole area so i have considered the possiblity of using a ram pump to store water at the highest point.
My question to anyone that has done ram pumps is. Should i leave the water tank on the ground at the highest level (15m/50ft) or shall i build a structure 10m higher to put the tank on (25m/82ft) height?
My goal is to have a 20,000L tank or 2 to release creek water stored in the tank/s at sufficient pressure down to operate water guns strategically placed across the whole property to distibute water efficiently with minimal work, especially the fertile slopes.
And would it be feasable?
I appreciate all your feedbacks and suggestions
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A four-year study in the Colorado Rockies reveals unexpected interactions between pollination and soil moisture in wildflower reproduction, challenging current predictions about plant responses to environmental change.
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MSD Market Overview Based on the report “Seafood in the U.S. Retail” by MSD Animal Health. The U.S. seafood retail market had a mixed performance in 2024, influenced by inflation, shifting consumer spending habits, and changing retail dynamics. While inflation has moderated, consumer confidence remains low, leading to price-sensitive shopping behaviors. However, 2025 is expected […]
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This is in our backyard, southeast Texas. There is no danger to humans, I’d just like to responsibly clean it up to where I’m not damaging the ecosystem. I love these privets, and it seems like they’re being smashed down by this dead cypress that was struck by lightning. Is there anything I can do to help open the area up responsibly/safely to give the privets more room? Or just live and let live? And what to do about the half dead half alive brush piles?
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Cheiridopsis umbrosa is a succulent subshrub with ground-level branches that bear pale greenish-grey leaves with translucent spots …
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My friend and I have been curious of the viability of coffee beans in Texas. He’s a huge coffee afficionado and has a very small greenhouse he could utilize. Has anyone had experience with this? I haven’t heard of it attempted here at all in my permaculture circles.
Also here’s a coffee bean tattoo I did yesterday! The client is a barista.
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Join us as we walk you through how to teach plant propagation for kids. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a science project, or a parent who’s kids need something to do, we’ll show you the easiest (high success rate) plant project for just about any age. Plant Propagation for Kids: Grow New Plants from […]
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