KAYLA SINOTTE
Salt River Bay National Historic Park
First Permaculture Client
The other day we were able to experience our first real life permaculture design project. The Salt River Bay National Historic Park, also commonly known as Columbus Landing, was created in 1992 by Congress to preserve, protect, and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage.
Historical National Park
The National Historic park in St. Croix has asked us to help design their 5 acre property from an ancient household to an integrated Taino agriculture. The idea is to display different types of agriculture from the native people while incorporating permaculture concepts. With this idea in mind, they are also stressing the importance of doing this design in a sustainable way that will not have an adverse effect on the natural ecosystem. Part of our class was to visit the national park and speak with the directors, and walk the property to complete a site analysis.
Site Analysis
This is an amazing challenge i am happy to be presented with. While learning permaculture principles and concepts on the farm, we are now able to experience a client type relationship. Since the building and property is located on Salt River Bay, they are exposed to the intense winds and salt water air. We must analyze the existing sturctures and soil types, and discuss the different plant and tree options to help nurish the soil and break the wind from damaging the crops we plant.
View from the building
Pure Beauty