Ecosystem Restoration Camps

Global wildfires vs ecosystem restoration

Restoration News, Sustainable Living / By Cath Ritchie

We are sure you have been following the news with growing dismay about the forest fires around the world. California has featured heavily in the news. We are receiving alarming reports from our camps. Last week camp Farm of the Future in Brazil reported that 70% of the campsite has been devastated by a wildfire. This week we learned that
the people at Camp Hotlum in California are being evacuated, including our own John Liu
who has been at this camp for the past few months. The camps in Australia are also preparing for another fire season. We feel certain that the entire ERC community is
ready to contribute towards stopping these fires.

Ecovillages as Hubs for Social and Ecological Regeneration

Restoration News / By Inge Kuijper

Ecovillages are regenerative human settlements that aim to redesign ecological, social and economic systems. These can be both new intentional communities, or traditional ones. Ecovillages, just like ecological restoration sites, are consciously designed with the help of holistic design processes such as permaculture, or regenerative design.

The absolute need to go beyond trees

The Foundation / By Pieter van der Gaag

Restoring natural systems is hot. We see this in the numbers of initiatives that want to join Ecosystem Restoration Camps. We see this too in the number of initiatives that are emerging around the world. I was listening to a presentation from the World Economic Forum about the 1 Trillion Tree campaign. The presenter made …

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Our friendly suggestions to the United Nations

Restoration News, The Foundation, Uncategorised / By Pieter van der Gaag

The United Nations are about to start on a decade of Ecosystem Restoration. We have ofcourse welcomed this decision, and we have offered the partnership of Ecosystem Restoration Camps worldwide to join in the effort. The United Nations published a draft strategy for the decade and asked for public comment. We, with help from the …

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Ecosystem Services and Planetary Health in Camp Via Organica

Camp News, Volunteering / By Laura Kaestele

From February 21 to March 1, 2020, about 20 people, mainly from Mexico and North America, gathered at the Via Organica Ranch near San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico for an Ecosystem Restoration Camp. During the 10-day camp we learned about many of the regenerative agriculture systems in place on this 11-hectare ranch and …

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Ecosystem health and preventing future pandemics

Restoration News / By Tom Ranger

What is a zoonotic pandemic? Risk factors for zoonotic emergence Zoonoses rely on close contact between human beings and non-human animals in order to emerge. Fundamentally, an increase in the frequency and proximity of encounters leads to an increased risk of transmission (9,10). Often though, the specific interactions are complex and depend on a variety …

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Learn. Dig. Plant. Restore. Repeat.

Camp News, Volunteering / By Laura Kaestele

From January 27 to February 7, 2020, Camp Altiplano welcomed 10 diverse, enthusiastic people from six countries for a two-week ecosystem restoration experience at La Junquera farm in Murcia, Spain. The course was organised by Silvia Quarta, the new Altiplano camp coordinator, in partnership with La Junquera, Regeneration Academy, and Alvelal, a local regenerative farmers …

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Home Composting: a Simple Practice Towards Eco-Friendly Living

Sustainable Living / By Tom Ranger

Composting is a simple and effective way to live a greener lifestyle, and for those with a garden it is also a great way to produce top quality plant food at absolutely no cost! This brief overview will explain what compost is and how it benefits ourselves and the planet.

The Return of Wild Beavers to Britain

Restoration News / By Sam Gandy

Their return to Britain will yield substantial environmental, ecological and psychological benefits. As the five year Devon Beaver Project draws to a close, the UK government in the form of DEFRA has decided to drag its heels and delay making a decision on the future of wild beavers in England for a further six months. …

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Guide to Making a Wildflower Meadow

Sustainable Living / By Sam Gandy

One of the single best things you can do to help our declining bees and pollinators is to plant some flowers. Anyone can do this! Even a plant pot or two or a window box of wildflowers or herbs is a great start. Alternatively, allowing a corner of your garden to grow wild can be …

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