To: "permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [permaculture] some ideas needed for a wetlands reserve
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 13:33:28 +0800
Hi all,
I have the opportunity to be involved in a 3000 hectare tropical wetland
reserve project. The wetland was envisioned by our government as a gift to
the nation and future generations and to make it financially
self-sustaining, various commercial activities were started. This include
chalets, attractions include zones where imported animals and fish like
hypos, araipaima,etc were exhibited in a natural setting. These efforts
failed (why go to a wetlands to see animals when you can go to a zoo?).
Can members of this group help me with some ideas, a wish-list perhaps, if
you were given the opportunity? A seed-bank? A biodiversity showcase?
Any and all ideas welcomed. It is for a good cause ( if this latest effort
fails, there is a danger it may be commercialised).