Page 126 - Climate Compliance

Perennial plants and trees will be incorporated into the system because they
provide multiple benefits such as improved soil structure; better water retention
126 and reduced soil compaction. Furthermore, the perennials planted (such as
bamboo, vetiver grass and other shrubs) will be used on hedges or contours to
minimise occurrences of soil erosion. These species are also proven to be fast
growing and for this, good for adding to the garden biomass and for sequestering

large amounts of carbon. Trees such as gliricidia and leucaena will also be
included in the garden with the aim to enrich the soil and thereby promote plant
growth; as they have the increased ability of fixing nitrogen from the air into the
soil The trees added will also contribute to it’s disperse shade system.

Richmond Vale Academy Farm will

continue to develop and serve as a model
and learning center for people.

To further mobilise people to grow more food and protect the water resources,

RVA will continue to:

• Host an annual open house event with a theme related to climate smart
farming, nutrition and water compliance.