Someone knows of a well described protocol for caracterising optical porosity of a windbreak ?

For our High School senior engineering project my group is looking into soil testing with a focus on sustainability. The flaws, the uses, regularity, etc...

We created this survey to collect data on farmers from large operations to home growing operations. It would be greatly appreciated if you could fill out this survey and give us any information you can. Sharing this survey with others would also be fantastic.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcBHg9jqwu93qeGslVRYtvlvoMzPbOMhZBrvfZaTqQQRkZbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

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https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Food/2024/0828/boston-food-forests-community-permaculture?cmpid=shared-email&src=shared

Rwanda is on a path to net zero emissions by 2050, and trees are at the heart of this green revolution! Smallholder farmers have planted over 50 million trees, contributing to carbon sequestration and environmental resilience. With 61% of the country now covered by agroforestry landscapes and significant restoration of degraded forests, Rwanda is leading the way in climate action.

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Hi there! I'm looking for case studies of agroforestry projects in northern climate that combine grazing animals with forage and reforestation, possibly with some focused on Christmas trees? 🌲🐄

A new study reveals that Homegarden Agroforestry (HGAF) systems are outperforming other land use types in both carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. With 171.17 Mg C ha⁻¹ of carbon stored, HGAF is almost doubling the carbon stock compared to exclosures and croplands. This is a game-changer in the fight against climate change! 💪 Discover how traditional farming practices can lead the way in modern climate solutions. 🌿 https://groundtruth.app/unsung-carbon-heros-agroforestry-in-ethiopia/

Hello. I am a Regenerative Agriculture practitioner. I will be travelling in LATAM for some months after January 2025. I would like to be working for some time on a farm or to attend an in person workshop/course regarding agroforestry design and management. I would like to get references regarding nice courses for practitioners in the field (professional level). Any tips, recommendations, contact details will be very much appreciated! Thanks .

Discover how Greenstand's TreeTracker project is transforming reforestation and sustainability efforts. Through an innovative "pay-to-grow" model, TreeTracker directly compensates local farmers for growing and nurturing trees, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. Leveraging advanced technology, the project tracks environmental assets, contributing to carbon sequestration and supporting local economies. The open-source framework invites collaboration from communities, developers, and global citizens, driving meaningful environmental and social impact. https://groundtruth.app/greenstands-treetracker-tracking-trees-empowering-communities/

Ground Truth Data is attempting to compile a list of resources around the world for purchasing seed for mass reforestation projects. Please feel free to comment or dm if you know of any that could be added 🤠🌲

https://groundtruth.app/global-tree-seed-sources/