yes, the mind boggles ........ it just does not make sense. Who made THOSE rules!
I realise that PA's method is not swales but contour channels. Still I thought the same rules could apply to swales in regards to using the soil in the same way and planting.
Constructing contour channeling
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Re: Constructing contour channeling
After almost 4 years Robyn here is the practical answer to your questionby RobynT » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:19 am
Where can I find some information on the construction of the contour channeling mentioned in Peter's books?
The proof is in the following pictures !!!
Here is the contour/wetlands that the inaugural NSF course cohort surveyed and built in their 2-day workshop back in the end of May. A month later after a major rain event and voila !!!
Come and learn at Tarwyn Park !! Rehydrate and build fertility on your farm the way the old Australian landscape used to do it.
Contact me at duane@nsfarming.com for details of the next NSF workshops coming up in July 2012.
Learn HOW to build your farming system....NOT mine it and degrade it.....but build and aggrade it !!
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