Sustainable Practices
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Vermicompost: Nurturing Our Botanical Garden Sustainably
At Aves de Tierras Altas, we believe in the importance of adopting sustainable practices that contribute to the conservation of ecosystems and the reduction of environmental impact. One of our key initiatives is the use of vermicompost as a natural fertilizer for our botanical garden. This technique not only improves soil quality but also promotes a healthy life cycle for plants and microorganisms essential to ecological balance.
Benefits of Vermicompost for Soil and Ecosystem Conservation
Soil Regeneration: Provides beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil biodiversity, promoting its water and nutrient retention capacity.
Waste Reduction: Utilizes organic waste, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Sustainability and Environmental Health: The use of organic inputs reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, preventing contamination of nearby water sources and promoting natural balance.
What is Vermicompost?
Vermicompost is an organic fertilizer produced from the decomposition of organic matter by California red worms (Eisenia fetida). These worms transform plant residues into a nutrient-rich fertilizer, improving soil structure and fertility naturally and without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Our Vermicomposting Process
From the collection of plant residues to the final application in the botanical garden, the vermicomposting process at Aves de Tierras Altas is an example of how we can transform waste into life.
At Aves de Tierras Altas, 80% of the organic waste from the kitchen is used to make vermicompost, while the remaining 20% is returned to the environment using other composting practices.
At Aves de Tierras Altas, we promote agroecology as a key tool for conservation. We invite our visitors to learn more about these practices and be inspired to implement them in their own spaces. Caring for the soil is caring for life.
At Aves de Tierras Altas, 80% of the organic waste from the kitchen is used to make vermicompost, while the remaining 20% is returned to the environment using other composting practices.
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