WATER

Video made by Vida Verde Finca, Vilcabamba, Ecuador

How does deforestation interrupt the rainwater cycle? And what are the techniques that can be employed to restore this essential cycle? Water retention landscaping is designed to catch and contain rainfall, which permits water and nutrients to penetrate into the land. The best way to save water and restore aquifers is to accumulate water in land and these techniques make reforestation and agriculture possible.

The accidental gigantic swale…

Tomorrow’s Build

China is turning back to nature for solutions to mop-up the mess of flooding and store stormwater to release water when needed, a bit like a sponge!

Smithsonian Channel

This ancient underground canal and irrigation system dates back beyond the 3rd century and is still in operation today.