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Water Storage: Build a pond, cistern, or just buy a water tank?

Water Storage: Build a pond, cistern, or just buy a water tank?

I need to store roughly ~30,000L of water over a 6 month period in my semi-arid homestead. I can fill that in the winter season when it rains, from the roof and other structures.

What kind of water storage solutions have you guys done? I was thinking of building a smaller pond (~2m x 3.5m x 5m), but I think evaporation will be a big problem. So perhaps build a cistern of similar size, but then I need to figure out how to water proof the bricks/cement etc.

The simplest idea, but most expensive, is just to buy 3x 10,000L underground tanks at ~4000euros each.

Thoughts?

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Echeveria ‘Avocado Cream’

Echeveria 'Avocado Cream'
Echeveria 'Avocado Cream'

Echeveria ‘Avocado Cream’, also known as ×Graptoveria ‘Avocado Cream’, is a small, clumping succulent that forms rosettes of plump oval …

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Ecologist highlights critical gaps in global wildlife trade monitoring

Ecologist highlights critical gaps in global wildlife trade monitoring

Using 22 years of LEMIS data, a recent study explores the dimensions of wildlife trade and obtain one of the most comprehensive overviews to date. The study reveals striking findings: between 2000 and 2022, the US traded almost 30,000 wild species and over 2.85 billion individuals, with over 50% of individuals from most taxa sourced directly from the wild. These findings are significant as the impact of trade on most of these species has never been assessed.

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Ecologist highlights critical gaps in global wildlife trade monitoring

Ecologist highlights critical gaps in global wildlife trade monitoring

Using 22 years of LEMIS data, a recent study explores the dimensions of wildlife trade and obtain one of the most comprehensive overviews to date. The study reveals striking findings: between 2000 and 2022, the US traded almost 30,000 wild species and over 2.85 billion individuals, with over 50% of individuals from most taxa sourced directly from the wild. These findings are significant as the impact of trade on most of these species has never been assessed.

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Advice Needed: How Much Land is Enough to Shield Against Agricultural Equipment Noise?

Advice Needed: How Much Land is Enough to Shield Against Agricultural Equipment Noise?

Hi everyone,

I’m exploring the idea of establishing a permaculture site and need some advice. One of my main concerns is noise pollution from nearby agricultural equipment like tractors, combine harvesters which can get extremely loud (often exceeding 90-100 dB).

For those who’ve dealt with similar issues:

  1. How much land or buffer zone would be ideal to create a peaceful environment? Is there a general rule of thumb for distance when it comes to mitigating loud machinery noise?
  2. Landscaping strategies: Are there specific tree species, hedges, or combinations that work best for reducing noise? Would creating berms, earth mounds, or natural sound barriers significantly help?
  3. Other considerations: Should I factor in things like wind direction, terrain, or seasonal foliage changes when designing for noise reduction?

I’d love to hear about any experiences, tips, or resources that could help guide me in planning this.

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

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Help with guild design for native fruit/nut package

Help with guild design for native fruit/nut package

My county is doing a sale and I think I’m going to grab one or two of these bundles, but I’d love to have some semblance of a plan before I buy and plant. Is anyone able to throw out some ideas for how to integrate them together?

Context: I just moved onto 2.4 acres in the suburbs. Property is tree lined but the center is mostly clear (grass), so there’s lot of room to work with.

I’m planning to plant a lot of the usual stuff down the line, so am down for that being included in the guild(s).

(by usual stuff I mean blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, asparagus, garlic chives, grapes, comfrey, currant, etc…pretty much any stuff that comes up in permaculture discussion)

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Ruth Stout mulch in my growing dome?

Ruth Stout mulch in my growing dome?

Starting first growing season in the dome on our home place and reading up on Ruth Stout: Have any of you done her mulch method in your beds? Wanting to use only what we have, we would struggle to find pesticide free straw or hay. But kitchen scraps, leaves, etc, we have in droves. Do you think this would pose problems we don’t foresee? Right now I only have a cover crop of clover going, but several plants in my house waiting to be moved in.

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EABA and DLG Benelux sign agreement to strengthen collaboration

EABA and DLG Benelux sign agreement to strengthen collaboration

January 14, 2025 – During the AlgaEurope 2024 conference, taking place in Athens from December 10-13, the organisers; the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) and DLG Benelux have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration for the Seagriculture EU Conference, taking place annually in rotating locations in Europe.

Both companies have been successfully organising the AlgaEurope Conference together since 2015, attracting some 425 delegates.

The general objective of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) is to promote mutual interchange and cooperation in the field of algae biomass production and uses in all thinkable applications.

EABA aims at creating, developing and maintaining solidarity and links between its members and at defending their interest at European and international level. Its main target is to act as a catalyst for fostering synergies among scientists, industrialists and decision makers in order to promote the development of research, technology and industrial capacities in the field of Algae.

DLG Benelux has been organising Seagriculture for over 14 years and each year the conference gathers top speakers, sharing their know-how within seaweed for feed, food, offshore cultivation, biorefinery of seaweed and much more. 

The Seagriculture conference has built up a solid reputation as the leading conference for the seaweed industry, the Seagriculture conference in Europe has been successfully organised since 2012.

Carlos Unamunzaga, President of EABA, states: “As the leading association for algae in Europe, EABA is dedicated to supporting its members in both the macroalgae and microalgae sectors. Signing the agreement with DLG Benelux to foster closer collaboration around the Seagriculture Conference will undoubtedly contribute to this mission and further enhance the association’s efforts to advance the algae industry.”

Kuno Jacobs, Managing Director of DLG Benelux, states: “For many years, we have enjoyed a successful collaboration with EABA. Partnering with EABA for the Seagriculture Conference will create an even stronger platform, enabling us to further develop the conference and connect with an even broader network of industry players. Furthermore, I believe it’s a great example of collaboration which is so much needed in the sector.”

The next edition is scheduled for June 17-29, 2025, and will take place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

For more information, visit HERE.

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Fig Tree Guild

Fig Tree Guild

I’ve not planned or planted a fruit tree guild before, so I’m hoping for feedback on the design.

Zone / Conditions:
My zone is up for debate, but I’d say 6-7 is a safe bet. I’m in a valley in Southeastern BC, Canada; cool (not super cold) winters, and hot droughts in mid summer. The area I plan to put this in gets sun from mid day through to sunset (~6hrs/day)

Main Tree:
Fig! I’ve heard from local gardeners that we can grow fig trees here, so I’d love to try.

Guild plants are outlined in the image. I have a feeling that this is crowding too much into one space – that is generally my downfall in gardening.

Let me know what you think!

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