permaculture

[Niels Corfield <mudguard@gmail.com>]

Perhaps check Marsha Hanzi's work.

Images of her polyculture work:
Slideshow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65387153@N00/sets/72057594074190832/show/
Photoset
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65387153@N00/sets/72057594074190832/

www.permacultura-bahia.org.br
Marsha's Site
http://www.marsha.com.br/english/index.asp <http://www.marsha.com.br>


sinergyinaction@netscape.net wrote:

> Hi,
> I am trying to determine tree densities for planting pioneer legume trees in 
> droughty country and clay soil.
> I am not 100% sure about how close to each other can the trees be planted. I'd like to have 
> as thick a canopy as possible, and start thinning the stand form the 2nd/3rd or fourth year.
>
> The main constraint there is drought and summer very high temperatures (40ºC +). 
> Although I am selecting drought-tolerant trees I am still
> unsure how far can I push closeness without creating too much competition for 
> water and nutrients.
>
> The idea here is to increase biomass and shade etc. as much as possible in as 
> a short time as possible.
> We have some water sources available on site and we'll be able to store raiwater in the near future 
>
> I understand that I will just have to improvise anyhow but if anyone has some 
> clues from past experience that'd be great to hear.
>
> Also, do you have any advise on publications or people that advice on what I 
> want to do?
> Thanks in advance
> Antonio
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