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Permaculture Design Plan

Permaculture Design Plan

Food Forest ZoneFood Forest Zone
Food Forest Zone

Utilize the long paddock for a food forest, selecting diverse trees and ensuring optimal conditions for growth while minimizing wind exposure and maximizing exploration.

Market Gardens and Plant NurseryMarket Gardens and Plant Nursery
Market Gardens and Plant Nursery

Establish commercial-scale organic no-till market gardens at Mistwood Farm, incorporating windbreak trees and a central tool shed for efficient operations and accessibility.

PasturePasture
Pasture

Consider a flock of sheep for the top paddock, evaluate stocking rates, enhance fencing, and explore local sheep sources while integrating cover crops to boost pasture health.

Homestead and Farm CentresHomestead and Farm Centres
Homestead and Farm Centres

Establish a cooperative farm alongside a homestead, integrating a kitchen garden, food production areas, and spaces for therapy and events while ensuring access and functionality.

Proposed Tracks and Fencing Proposed Tracks and Fencing
Proposed Tracks and Fencing

Resurface the Top Garage Platform for parking, extend the boundary track to the Dam, and create small tracks connecting the garage to the Farm Shed, Market Gardens, and top paddock.

Proposed Water Catchment changesProposed Water Catchment changes
Proposed Water Catchment changes

Enhance water catchment by rehabilitating the existing dam, employing vertical tilling, assessing swale needs, and exploring a potential second dam for better water management.

Proposed B&B eco-cabins, and possible camping areasProposed B&B eco-cabins, and possible camping areas
Proposed B&B eco-cabins, and possible camping areas

Propose eco-friendly B&B cabins and camping areas to support regenerative farming while enhancing visitor experiences through stylish, sustainable accommodations integrated into the landscape.

Proposed Gathering Spaces and Centre for Regenerative FuturesProposed Gathering Spaces and Centre for Regenerative Futures
Proposed Gathering Spaces and Centre for Regenerative Futures

Establish a Centre for Regenerative Futures atop a hill, facilitating gatherings and workshops with panoramic views, enhancing sustainability and community engagement through design and collaboration.

Eastern reforested steep zoneEastern reforested steep zone
Eastern reforested steep zone

Identify steep areas for reforestation, leveraging existing forests and pioneer species like Acacia and blackberries to enhance biodiversity and improve land accessibility.

Riparian zoneRiparian zone
Riparian zone

Rehabilitate the dam to enhance water capture from Hemp Hills Creek, ensuring compliance with relevant permaculture principles for effective design and operations.

Western pointWestern point
Western point

Reforest the steep western point and construct an access track to enhance visitor experience, offering breathtaking sunset views and a historical perspective of the old railway.

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