Wadi Rum Consultancy Explained

The Wadi Rum Consultancy of Wadi Rum Organic Farms,[1] is an example of desert greening.[2] [3] Begun in 2010, it is located in historic Wadi Rum, in southern Jordan. Overseen by permaculture expert Geoff Lawton, it has established a sustainable agriculture system.

Overview

The program has achieved success, primarily, by implementing principles of hydrological and permacultural design.[4] [5] [6] The results of the consultancy have been documented in photographs, as well as in several videos.[7] [8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kaushik . Organic Farming in the Deserts of Wadi Rum . Amusing Planet . 2014-04-20 . 2017-04-12.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2016-11-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161118224125/http://foodtank.com/news/2014/09/growing-food-in-the-desert . 2016-11-18 .
  3. Web site: Letters from Jordan - On Consultation at Jordan's Largest Farm, and Contemplating Transition . Permaculturenews.org . 2010-08-06 . 2017-04-12.
  4. Web site: Desert Food Forest and Organic Commercial Production in Three Years - Update on Wadi Rum Consultancy . Permaculturenews.org . 2013-12-10 . 2017-04-12.
  5. Web site: Wadi Rum Bedouins Defy Nature by Growing Organic Veggies. Greenprophet.com. 12 December 2013. 2017-04-12.
  6. Web site: Organic Farming in the Deserts of Wadi Rum . Earthporm.com . 26 June 2014. 2017-04-12.
  7. Web site: Greening The Desert - Muslim Aid Australia permaculture . . 2015-06-01 . 2017-04-12.
  8. Web site: From Desert to Oasis in 4 Years . Permaculturenews.org . 2014-02-01 . 2017-04-12.

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