Solving all rural ecological problems with one simple technique?
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- I take a wide tour through the benefits of our biomass contour technique. There are several including:
Erosion control
Humidity regulation
Biodiversity Expansion
Shade
Biomass accumulation
Catching fruit when it rolls downhill
This was filmed in 2023, when I was still experimenting with documentation - I might get a little controversial with my character, but the key is: Focus on Solutions. - Věda a technologie
Thank you for putting your main points in the description!
You can do this with swales and berms, as well, if you only have soil or live in a rain forest like me, and get to much water to fast.
Just need to slow that water down.
Good stuff friend. Getting better every day.
Yes! The thing about swale and berm, which is a great technique, is that it is not recommended for slopes over 30 degrees, as it can make erosion worse. Around us, we have extremely steep slopes, and these biomass bunds, whether continuous or fish scaled on extremely steep slopes, are safer than digging in swales.
@@EcoInstant I live in West Virginia U.S.A. We have very steep slops, AKA mountains here (So much so, it is very unpopulated, because of how steep it is here ) and clay soil (So much so, we have clay mines and use the clay to make ponds.) And their are Temperate Rainforest forests here.
West Virginia is well know for flooding because of how it rains here and how much rain we get here.
#1 When the clay soil dries out, it can not sock up the water fast and the rain just runs off. #2 the clay gets to wet and the water runs water off.
You might be shocked at how much water we have, So much so, it starts many of the water systems in the U.S.
The U.S has the largest Navigable Water System in the world, So much so, it is 3X larger than the rest of the world cabined. Just think about that. It is one of the reasons the U.S can manufacture goods for so cheap.
In the Monongahela National Forest, 6 rivers start at just this one location.
You are right and wrong. Please let me explain and give you an example.
Example:#1 Trees lead to soil erosion and they also stop soil erosion. " How so! " You might say. My answer would be, "Because of the roots" You might say, " How so! " again. ( And look at me like I am nuts 🤪😂)
Water follows tree roots and if you have to much of it, Like a pond for example, it will erode the soil.
So tree roots stop and start soil erosion.
I can show you swales and berms on grades stepper than 30 degrees, that have cattle grazing on them and no trees. They have been protecting houses from flooding for over 100 years now.
Many people make the mistake, of not taking in the geographical location. This has a great deal to do with soil erosion. How fast do your plants grow and what are they? for example.
How big is the back side of the swales and berms? and what kind of soil/material is it? This also, is key to making it work.
How steep or shallow are the swales and berms? Not the grade of the slope, but the swales and berms themselves. This is very, very important.
I enjoyed this video very much and love what you are saying and showing people.
This is becoming lost knowledge and people really need or should know this knowledge.
If you would like to see photos or talk about this more, Please, just let me know.
After all, we are learning more and getting better everyday, If we are doing it right. 🙂
BTW, This was the first video of yours, that I watched. Good introduction to your channel for myself.
@@EcoInstant Good information. Not suited for areas with forest fires though, I would imagine, right? I live in the rocky mountains, and while steep slopes are a thing, I would be worried about what would happen to this biomass if a forest fire swept through the area. Would the damage be much worse than otherwise? Better?
@@valasdarkholme6255 It depends! I would consider a few things, and probably get an expert opinion on any plan, do small scale testing maybe but:
1. Certain species are good for fire break, why not emphasize this and make sure there are plenty in the row?
2. bury the wood (hugelkulture). Throw dirt on top of the biomass contour. I do this sometimes anyway to stimulate decomposition, and it doesn't have to be very deep to really reduce the risk of starting on fire.
3. Consider the direction of the risk. when planning its important to consider directional vectors like wind and specific fire risks. There is no one answer for the whole world, but with a some modification for the local conditions, I think they could possibly help more than hurt.
@@EcoInstant Thanks! Burying it makes good sense!
love this video man I'm really interested in ecosystem and environment preservation and planning on an environmental science degree, what jobs would you recommend that does stuff like this?
So there are three general paths, and maybe you can work a bit in all three at one point or another.
1. Government - DNR and other local, state and federal agencies that manage natural resources. Some benefits of this is that you will have to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and see things from many angles.
2. NGO - this can be complicated, but there are good ones out there. Try to be the outside guy, the one who is not afraid to put his boots on.
3. Private land management - for us the end goal was to buy our own land, and once we did the adventure really began. Over the last 12 years, we have gained some experience in particular area/ecosystem, and now another door has opened up.
3.5. Private consulting - When you learn some specific thing really well, someone might hire you to do it! You can see in this video that 'erosion control' is one of our specialties, and even though we prefer to prevent it, once it happens, there is work to do!
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I hope this helps!
Great information.
here, up north, i use arborist chips for similar idea. i have completely changed the soil on my orchard. climate change solution will have to include all paths for improvement. there will be no one solution. the problem is systemic and the solutions have to be that way with diverse tools.
More complex problems like this definitely require the most localized solutions!
I used to work a lot in Wisconsin and we used those wood chips for everything - so useful! Keep up the great work.
@@EcoInstant hey! i used to live in wis. went to uwgb & madison 70's & 80's. i still have mountains of chips. it is a free resource that captures more carbon by tying it to the soil. it holds moisture, promotes fungal network, diverse life in the soil, and is a great store of nutrients. i do not have to water my fruit trees even on summers with 6mo no rain. excellent vid btw 🙂
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When Joseph Fourier published two hundred years ago in a science journal that "the effects of human industry" would heat up Earth - I don't think that was a "narrative." thanks anyway.
It has nothing to do with temperature what I am saying. It has everything to do with where the power lies, in each of our hands to adaptive management what we have to manage.
@@EcoInstant Temperature and adaptive management are not mutually exclusive. I understand what you mean - I read the regenerative agriculture book almost 10 years ago - and in fact I worked on a regenerative agriculture farm that is proven to store carbon. Unfortunately extreme temperatures are happening right now in Asia and Africa - causing drought, famine, and flash floods - the CO2 emissions are 100 times faster than the "natural" rate of 12 gigatons emitted per 200 years. So abrupt global warming is way worse than people realize. I did an interview on "environmental coffeehouse" on how Algae is the best adapative management tactic - if you just search that youtube channel for algae - and the vid description has link details. thanks
What do you mean by the climate change is a lie ? Do you say that the global temperature isnt warmer than before etc ?
Great information though
The part that I don't like or agree with is the framing that its "too big for any of us to do something about it", when there are very good solutions being implemented all over the world and everyone can work on the adaptability and ecological improvement in their own spaces.
Somehow I believe more in actually planting things on my farm to control erosion than world government to not make the weather so extreme.
And I do think its framed this way on purpose, which is why I called it a 'lie' in this video, though its probably not the best way to express it.
@@EcoInstant totally agree
@@EcoInstant That's understandable but could play into the hands of the corporations who's actual fault and hands this is in. It's too late for the common man to attempt to grassroots some change campaign. Lets hope the people that run the world stop sitting on their hands.
@@EFWgaming I understand what you are saying, and that you believe it. But this is the exact point that I view as 'the lie'.
It is not too late for me to improve my land and my life. And its not too late for you to improve your situation.
The lie is that all we can do is hope that someone else does something. I'm taking actions now, for higher temperatures, shade. For irregular water patterns, I'm holding more in my soils. For erosion, more plants and roots, well organized of course. For food security, I'm growing more. For instability, I'm forming a community with my neighbors.
I invite you to consider what steps you need to be taking.