Permaculture

  • Permaculture

    The eight layers of a food forest

    A food forest is a food production system that mimics natural woodland ecosystems. It is also called as forest gardening. Woodlands have trees and shrubs however in food forests trees and shrubs are replaced with fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. These can be consumed by humans. Forest gardening has been practised by indigenous people for a very long time. Unlike modern agriculture that has had disastrous effects over a long period of time, food forests are more sustainable. Eight layers of a food forest 1. Canopy Layer Trees that are 9 metres tall are grown in this layer. Lots of fruit and nut trees like jamun, almonds, walnuts, and mango…