This word is often bandied around without much thought for what it really means. To try and understand what biodiversity is, let’s look at what it isn’t. Modern farming has devolved into growing one variety of grass recommended by MAF.
Te Moata Retreat Centre Seeks Assistant Managers for Off-Grid Lifestyle Te Moata Retreat Centre, located in the beautiful Coromandel region of New Zealand, is seeking Assistant Managers to live on
The Role of Local Communities in Sustainable Resource Management The first memory I have of pinus radiata was as a young boy, with the smell of Christmas trees. That piney
In a world where resources are finite and environmental degradation is a looming threat, the importance of being self-sustainable has never been greater. Self-sustainability means living a lifestyle that relies less on external resources and more on self-sufficiency, including growing your own food, generating your own energy, and reducing your waste.
On my last local spearfish, at Whale Island, a large Bronze Whaler shark came cruising below me. It swam slowly and yet with great power, gracefully but with intent. Encouraged by the shark’s calm demeanour, I slipped beneath the surface to meet it several metres underwater. Unfazed, the shark swam on, each powerful swing of its tail effortlessly pushing the creature through the water. I admired it as I attempted to keep up. Impressive muscles flexed as rays of sunlight danced upon the shark’s shiny copper skin. This kind of encounter is not uncommon for New Zealand spearfishers and is seemingly becoming a more common occurrence
This word is often bandied around without much thought for what it really means. To try and understand what biodiversity is, let’s look at what it isn’t. Modern farming has devolved into growing one variety of grass recommended by MAF.
Te Moata Retreat Centre Seeks Assistant Managers for Off-Grid Lifestyle Te Moata Retreat Centre, located
The Role of Local Communities in Sustainable Resource Management The first memory I have of
In a world where resources are finite and environmental degradation is a looming threat, the importance of being self-sustainable has never been greater. Self-sustainability means living a lifestyle that relies less on external resources and more on self-sufficiency, including growing your own food, generating your own energy, and reducing your waste.
On my last local spearfish, at Whale Island, a large Bronze Whaler shark came cruising below me. It swam slowly and yet with great power, gracefully but with intent. Encouraged by the shark’s calm demeanour, I slipped beneath the surface to meet it several metres underwater. Unfazed, the shark swam on, each powerful swing of its tail effortlessly pushing the creature through the water. I admired it as I attempted to keep up. Impressive muscles flexed as rays of sunlight danced upon the shark’s shiny copper skin. This kind of encounter is not uncommon for New Zealand spearfishers and is seemingly becoming a more common occurrence
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