permaculture

Workshop Module 10: Animal Systems 291

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Field activity : Plan goat/cow/buffalo and trees (Animal Ex. 5)

Method   :  Participatory   field   activity

Tools : See exercise below

References : PC Book MOD 10 – Animal Systems; PC Book MOD 7 – Farming;

PC Book MOD 6 – Home and Community Gardens;

PC Book MOD 8 – Forests, Tree Crops, and Bamboo

Objective : Participants design an integrated animal system

Preparation

• Large paper and markers and/or 3-D model making materials to make the
  design.

Design the goat/cow/buffalo and trees rotation system

• Design the animal rotation system with the participants.


• If an appropriate design has already been made in the “Design an animal
  rotation system” exercise earlier in this module then this can be used. If not,
  create the design, including the design factors listed in the “Design an animal
  rotation system” exercise.


• The designs can be on paper or as a simple 3-D model. The design does not
  need to be too detailed as the details of the designs will become clear as they
  are implemented in the development of the garden and related components.


• Note: The designs will need to last the duration of the workshop so 3-D models
  will need to be protected from the rain.

Needs for making the goat/cow/buffalo and trees rotation system

Once the system to be implemented has been designed, the facilitator can ask the
group to help identify and (when appropriate) supply some or all the following tools and
materials for running the next exercises:

• Animals to be used.


• Legume tree seeds or cuttings for living fences.


• Tools for planting legume tree seeds or cuttings.


• Temporary fencing/gate making materials.


• Permanent fencing/gate making materials.


• Fence making tools.


• Housing or shade materials for the animals if needed.


• Housing or shade making tools.


• Watering containers for the animals.

Note: Use local sustainable materials to construct the fences and gates.