PermaFoodForest

PermaFoodForest is an innovative and multifunctional forest garden project in southern Senegal that is committed to sustainable and ecological agriculture. Founded by an experienced team that has successfully implemented projects in West Africa for decades, the organization aims to demonstrate fair, ecological, and economically successful pathways under challenging conditions.

• Forest Garden Design: PermaFoodForest cultivates tropical fruits, medicinal plants, and seedlings for the local market. On an area of 3 hectares, diverse food forest systems unfold in various stages of succession[4].
• Nursery: The project operates a nursery that provides not only plants for its own needs but also for the local population.
• Processing and Refinement: Direct processing and refinement of products on-site to increase local value.
• Education and Training: The team offers workshops, training sessions, and tours to spread knowledge about permaculture and forest garden designs[4].

The main mission of PermaFoodForest is to contribute to food security, education, awareness, and respect for people, animals, and the environment. The organization is driven by a deep ecological consciousness and an unconditional will for change. It advocates for a world that is fair, sustainable, and resilient[3].

• Regenerative Agriculture: By applying permaculture and forest garden principles, the productivity of agricultural land is massively increased, enhancing food security and the income of the local population[4].
• Climate Protection: The use of solar energy and solar-powered irrigation systems, in collaboration with Soleil-Eau-Vie, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions[3].
• Biodiversity: The focus on tropical fruits and medicinal plants promotes biodiversity in the region and creates an inspiring and visionary environment in a degraded setting[4].
• Cooperations and Partnerships: PermaFoodForest works closely with local and international partners, such as the non-profit association Sarsarale e.V. and the innovation platform ProjectTogether, to share and multiply knowledge and resources[3][4].

The team of PermaFoodForest consists of experienced experts, including Miguel Jessen, Andreas Kretschmann, Jens Hauck, and Frieda Fritzsche, all of whom have long-standing experience in permaculture, agriculture, and sustainable development. They offer comprehensive training and workshops and are certified trainers in various permaculture systems[3][4].

PermaFoodForest is a vibrant example of how sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices can not only protect the environment but also empower the local community and create a better future for all.

• 1 - https://www.permakultur.de/landkarte
• 2 - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/87313/9783779973119.pdf;jsessionid=CF043CC82DC37E1C1082CB40EE53D0CB?sequence=1
• 3 - https://www.permafoodforest.com/about-us?lang=de
• 4 - https://sarsarale.org/training-fuer-aufbauende-landwirtschaft/
• 5 - https://www.permafoodforest.com