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I am fascinated by trees and after 25 years in Communication Design decided to study again for degree in Forest Ecology.
I spend my pracical term in Japan to work with Nature Farmers in citrus cultivation (over 20 species there, but I love lemon trees the most). My Thesis explored the possibilities of soil conservation with Agroforestry and Nature Farming methods.
After the pandemic and working for the German Forest Inventory I came back to Japan in March 2023.
My assignment for al local NPO was to transform one of the many abandoned citrus plantations into a model Agroforestry showcase and Polyculture orchard. I returned from Japan in September 2024 and jumped on a motorbike to find a similar project in the south of Europe.
I am not a horticulturalist, nor a forester nor a farmer - but a little bit of all. l like trees, soil and the magic, science and abundance of (most) forest ecosystems and multi species systems. No matter what you call the concept, to me the essentials of agro- or forest ecology are the same: systemic thinking (including the entire food system), soil health, high species- and structural diversity, permanent ground cover, internal ressource management and social impact. I like experimenting with patience, observation and a scientific but playful approach especially with an eye on the conditions trees (and us) will have to face in a couple of years.
I am looking for a new, ideally long term engagement with a professional team that is working for a high diversity, tree density and awareness for soil biodiversity.
I have and would like to learn from local knowledge and other professionals.
What I can offer:
Pruning and propagation basics, planning, planting, thinning, a well researched tree-, nurse- and companion plant database, natural fertilisation and feed methods, understanding of Syntropic Farming, Permaculture or Regenerative farming principles, cheese making, good music. I know how to fell a tree, handle a bushcutter, milking machine or a shovel and I am good with goats (in fact, I love them).
What else ... I like experimental cooking with good food and enjoy it with others, I enjoy a beautiful environment and do everything to keep it that way.
Two things that I am NOT doing anymore: sharing my bedroom and cleaning up other peoples mess.
Interesses
Arquitetura
Música
Cuidar de plantas
Política/justiça social
Faça você mesmo
Vegetariano/vegano
Velejar/navegar
Esportes aquáticos
Naturaleza
Jardinagem
Carpintaria
Culinária e comida
Arte e design
Sustentabilidade
Fazenda
Idiomas
Idiomas
Alemão: Fluente
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante
Japonês: InicianteMais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
I would really like to be able to have a proper conversation in Spanish and/or Portuguese. So far its only Flamenco and Fado bits and pieces...
Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender
Conhecimento de:
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Manutenção geral
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Vida na fazenda
Projetos ambientais
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Poso ensinar:
Jardinagem
Cuidar de animais
Quais são suas habilidades?
Forestry (Ecology, Planting, Thinning, Maintenance); Agroforestry/Food Forests/Orchards (Planning, Plant communities, Soil conservation methods, Fruit tree maintenance...); Animal husbandry (completed a Goat husbandry course in Switzerland and worked with them and cows on mountain farms, including professional cheese making; natural poultry farming in Japan); Mechanic tools (Chainsaw/felling licence, Weeder, Tiller, Chipper...); Basic wildlife management; Biofertilizer, Biochar
Idade
61
Algo mais...
Diving-, Hunting- and offshore boat licence if thats of any help...
Mais algumas informações
Fumante
Carteira de motorista
Alergias
Dietas especiais
90% Vegetarian, no pork.
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