The first step toward establishing EcoGuinea's sustainable farm is to provide an intensive course in permaculture and green farming methods to our team and other local Guinean participants. We are pleased to welcome world-renowned expert Steve Cran to conduct our initial training and help us plan for continuing development and outreach.

Areas covered: 

Introduction: 
  • Ethics and Principles of Sustainability
  • Green Warriors
  • Mapping
  • Methods for Design
  • Needs Assessment
The Village Zone System
Zone 1
Home and Family Garden
  • The House
  • The Kitchen
Zone 2 
The Village 
Zone 3 
Small Farms around the Village
  • Water
  • Soil Improvement
  • Compost
  • Plant Guilds
  • Integrated Pest Management 
  • Animals
Zone 4 
Community Forest
Zone 5 
Conservation Forest 
  • Appropriate Technology
  • Enterprise Development
  • Final Assessment

The following slideshow is a preview of the areas to be covered in the initial course:

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