Nepal
Permaculture Consultancy
Evaluation Report

prepared by

RICK COLEMAN
Southern Cross Permaculture Institute

SEPTEMBER 2001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

1. Assessment of Current Situation

1.1 Location
1.2 Agricultural conditions
1.3 Livestock
1.4 Irrigation
1.5 Sanitation
1.6 Background to WV Nepal
1.7 Aid Fatigue

2. Methodology

2.1 Assessment Phase
2.2 Workshops
2.3 Existing permaculture sites

3. Project Proposals

3.1 Community Needs
3.2 Sanitation
3.3 Fish - Rice - Duck System
3.4 Erosion Control
3.5 Water Tanks
3.6 Modification of Timber Management - Alley Cropping
3.7 Modification of Timber Management - Coppicing
3.8 Modification of Timber Management - Living Fences
3.9 Chicken Tractors
3.10 Banana Circles for grey water treatment
3.11 Harvesting Nutrient from Polluted Lakes

4. Income Generating Ideas

4.1 Organic Niche Market
4.2 Value Added Produce
4.3 Tourist Host Program

5. Recommendations

5.1 Permaculture Design Course
5.2 Employment Of Existing Permaculture Practitioners
5.3 Marketing Of Organic Produce
5.4 Technical Assistance For Homestay Tourism
5.5 A Leadership Role

6. Lessons Learned

6.1 Allowing For Loss Of Time
6.2 Policy Development
6.3 Access for Women
6.4 Safety

7. Conclusion






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