Planning sheet for a food forest project for an area
PLANNING for a Area Level project Unit:
Step 1. Understand the difference between Industrial, Organic, Permaculture etc , and Natural farms.
Do not confuse between them. Use the correct terms as they become guiding thoughts.
Step 2. COLLECT THIS DATA:
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Topic
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Description
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1.
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Geographical features:
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Google link
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Altitude and gradient
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Water source and per day availability in summers
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2.
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Climatic features:
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Min temperature (and associated humidity) and period
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Max temperature (and associated humidity) and period
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Average rainfall and period
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3.
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Soil Features
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Soil type(s)
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pH of the soil now
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Historical pH
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Porosity test
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Tilling status
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Chemical fertilizer usage last status
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Pesticide usage status
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4.
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Current flora status:
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Large fruit trees – numbers and name
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Other large trees – numbers and name
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Small fruit trees – numbers and name
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Grasses/ Vetiver density
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Medicinal plants status
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Lower layer crops status – season wise
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5.
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Potential natural flora in the area
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Large fruit trees – name and source with plant cost
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Other large trees – name and source with plant cost
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Small fruit trees –– name and source with plant cost
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Grasses/ Vetiver – name and source with plant cost
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Medicinal plants in the area and availability with plant cost
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Lower layer crops – season wise
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6.
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Logistics planning:
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Distance to nearest district and time to travel
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Distance to nearest Regular airport and time to travel
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Road distance to nearest Metro / State capital/ UT and time to travel
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Current field Labor rate per day
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Electricity connection status/ alternatives
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7.
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Food products that come from food forest and nearby natural farms:
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Products that can last from 1 to 3 days
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Products that can last from 4 to 7 days
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Products that can last from 7 to 15 days
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Products that can last from 15 to 30 days
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Products that can last from 30 to 60 days
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Products that can last more than 60 days
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Step 3. JOINT PLANNING:
1. Plan a role model food forests (see the principles in About food forests blog or videos)
2. Plan which products can be started with, and how and where they will be processed
3. Plan communication strategy to involve more villagers
Step 4. Action:
1. Complete the documentary formalities e.g. Fssai, Aranyaani Sign up agreement, Farm documents etc.
2. Set up basic operational unit.