Uploaded on 2015-12-08 by Talana

A. Provisioning Services: Food, Raw Materials, Fresh Water & Medicinal Resources all developed on our land: Vegetable & Fruit Garden, Borehole, Rain & Grey water harvesting, Composting, & Medicinal Herb Garden ![Harvest][1] **Local climate and air quality:** Summer Rain, Cold Frost **Carbon sequestration and storage:**: Planting Indigenous plants & trees, and in particular the *Portulacaria afra* "shown to be effective in carbon sequestration (binding atmospheric carbon which is responsible for climate change), in semi-arid landscapes and thicket vegetation it is also being used for restoration purposes. " **Moderation of extreme events, Waste-water treatment, Erosion prevention and maintenance of soil fertility:** All systems geared for the protection of soil through appropriate planting & mulching, harvesting of rain & grey water, composting to enrich & reconstitute clay soil. **Pollination & Biological Control:**: Plants in garden attracts Bees, butterflies, predator insects, Fruit trees Bats; Certain Plants (nasturtiums) act as traps for pests. No pesticides are used ensuring bio-friendly environment. > [Spekboom][2] [1]/http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantnop/portulacarafra.htm [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14495843263672539.jpg [2]: http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantnop/portulacarafra.htm