Permaculture farm in the Madamas Rainforest located on the Northern Mountain Range of Trinidad and Tobago

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  Description

  Our project is a cocoa permaculture estate which aims to cultivate cocoa through a permaculture and syntropic agriculture framing method which is in harmony with the natural forest and habitat in which the estate is located.
  
  Nestled in the untouched and virgin forests of the Madamas Rainforest located on the Northern Mountain Range of Trinidad and Tobago, it stands on 1 acre with cocoa trees, fruit trees and vegetable crops. The goal is to grow cocoa and other crops through methods which promote and sustain biodiversity and not to create an ecosystem which hampers it and the environment. Our place will become a model for other cocoa farmers in Trinidad and Tobago to demonstrate the utility of permaculture versus unsustainable agriculture and cocoa farming. Other beenfits of this system will include forest and wilderness therapy, carbon sequestration and community learning and collaboration. The Madamas/Blanchisseuse community is a farming and fishing community, an ideal hub for collaborative learning and development.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide dans une ferme
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Visitors can learn more about syntropic/permaculture cocoa and fruit/vegetable farming, the making of dark chocolate and other value added products as well they get to experience the Trinidad and Tobago indigenous culture, particularly living in the rainforest/jungle and living off the land amidst the Trinidad climate, flora and fauna. The estate is close to the beautiful ocean and a breath taking river, home to many diverse species of birds, fish and wild animals. Trinidad culture in the mainland is very cosmopolitan and filled with experiences for visitors. The natural way of life attracts many locals for networking and shared experiences. The visitor will also get the opportunity to share his experience through a themes TV Show broadcasted to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean if they chose to.

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  Aide

  Cultivation and maintenance of cocoa trees, fruit trees and vegetable crops.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Very modest wooden cottage, water collection from nearby river, lantern and generator power no electricity... Food from the cultivated land and some supplies also provided from village supermarket... Access to estate from mainland comprise of a 9 hour hike through a forest trail or a half hour boat ride.

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  Autres infos...

  Helpers on their off-time, can explore the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago... From the mainland village transport is readily available as well as readily available places/accommodation, food, sites, etc. close to the city of Port-of-Spain and other sites.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Any pet

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week