Our objectives for our activities fit within the three streams of activity we have identified as being necessary for a sustainable future.
- Community Redesign
- Support and develop ecologically sustainable community initiatives that maintain a healthy environment.
- Develop increased awareness of successful Eco-villages in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Provide the educational resources and training needed for developing the Eco-village model.
- Promote healthier local economies with reduced carbon dioxide output, through increased self-reliance.
- Earth Care
- Maintain programs and interpretive trails that foster a better understanding and appreciation of the boreal ecosystem.
- Promote Eco-tourism as a sustainable economic use of the boreal forest.
- Create and support forest reclamation initiatives and wilderness conservation measures.
- Increase awareness of local pollution problems, and provide "support," if called upon.
- Sustainable Technology
- Research sustainable technology solutions around the world in both present developments and past indigenous cultures.
- Research and demonstrate natural and healthy northern housing technologies. (Such as affordable straw bale housing)
- Develop and support programs that improve indoor air quality in both home and work environments.
- Promote healthy and ecologically viable local economies through Permaculture design methods.
- Research and promote a reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased use of renewable energy.
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