Develop a food forest by selecting suitable trees, ensuring proper spacing, and incorporating native plants for biodiversity, while considering environmental factors and ongoing maintenance for sustainable growth.
We will establish cooperative market gardens, utilizing organic no-till methods. Windbreak trees will be planted to protect the gardens. A central tool shed and storage area will be built for easy access.
In the pasture, we plan to stock a flock of sheep in the top paddock, rotating them through smaller paddocks. We'll upgrade and install ring-lock fencing suitable for sheep with lambs. Our cover crop selections include legumes, grasses, and brassicas. To ensure optimal implementation, we'll practice rotational grazing, prepare the soil, incorporate seeds properly, provide adequate watering, and protect newly sown areas with fencing.
Our homestead and farm centers are designed to foster cooperative farming and permaculture principles. The kitchen garden will be our focal point, while the farm centers will be located away from the house. Additionally, we plan to incorporate somatic therapy into our operations.
The proposed plan includes resurfacing the Top Garage Platform, extending the boundary track to the Dam, adding small tracks to the Farm Shed and Market Gardens, and creating access to the Centre for Regenerative Futures.
We aim to rehabilitate the existing dam, improve soil quality through vertical tilling, and consider swales/drains for water management. Additionally, we plan to install a second dam to capture water on the property.
We propose building sustainable, off-grid B&B cabins and small group cabins in various locations on the farm. These accommodations will be regenerative, stylish, modern, and comfortable, with their own energy, water, and waste systems. Additionally, we envision hosting events and workshops in the event space. Possible locations for the cabins are shown in black.
The proposed Centre for Regenerative Futures will be a retreat space with panoramic views for collaborative work on sustainable and regenerative strategies. Outdoor gathering spaces will complement the event space at the hilltop.
In the eastern reforested steep zone, we will transform inaccessible areas with dense forests or pioneer Acacia and blackberries into thriving ecosystems through strategic reforestation efforts.
The riparian zone is our property's starting point for Hemp Hills Creek, which flows downstream and keeps our dam and neighbor's dam full. Our dam requires rehabilitation to maintain water capture.
The western point, with its stunning sunset views, can be reforested and made accessible through the construction of an access track. It overlooks the remnants of the old Drouin to Noojee railway.