VRDG ENVIRONMENTAL

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Haribol prabhus,

pamho agtsp sorry for the absence but I've been keeping track although

having difficulties contributing.

 

Breaking down the plan into elements seems the best approach. I think in

environmental we need to look at these issues but also allow for

'externals'. These would include working within the scope of the base local

enviornmental structure. For instance there is a limit to how much

improvement can be done in this area at Govindadvipa. Some is permitted but

we are very restricted by EU and government policy. Therefore the

environmental aspect must factor in the working of agri/horticulture

suitable to conditions or area specific.

 

There is a lot of arguments that if you want to grow you should pick perfect

or the best land. We didn't, the temple is here and we have to deal with it.

So this may also be the case for other devotee complexes. If it is, then we

must take a broader view of environmental to ensure success. Otherwise we

may have a great plan which won't essentially help those in situ.

 

Regarding improvements, off site additives of reliable sources can be used

but they must be weighted against the economics of using them. It's bestto

place emphasis on what we can do ourselves or have a strategy of lessening

the dependance on such products over time. Enrichment can be used with green

manuring, composting etc. using appropriate local materials. Where possible

we should look to externalise the plan by introducing a 'co-operative' mood

of accessing good materials with partners or through cluster group trading

of soil conditioners. This will be relative to the size of plot but for

small projects the mainstay should be home produced.