Recrafting Habitat

     Eco Educational Design (EED) uses the methods of Akira Miyawaki and technology to craft and plant reforestation designs. EED reuses tree shelters as planting tubes and uses software to plan and simulate the growth of future forests. EED improves quality and efficiency of environmental restoration by growing species in tubes with their preferred soil structure. This process provides a seamless transition to the planting site for greater transplant health. We collect the tubes from governmental and commercial properties. To schedule a collection of your used tree shelters, please use this form. We use the software to map soil and topographical changes in the landscape. With these tools, we craft native forest designs to fit the flow of your needs.

 

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Low-Impact Landscaping & Agroforestry

 

    Maryland law supports low-impact landscaping, which includes sustainable techniques that conserve water, reduce maintenance costs, prevent pollution, and enhance wildlife habitats. These methods include:

 

  • Bio-habitat gardens and other features designed to attract wildlife.
  • Pollinator gardens that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
  • Rain gardens that filter rainwater and prevent nutrient runoff.
  • Xeriscaping, which reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental irrigation.

 

    Restrictions on use, such as covenants, contracts, or homeowners' association rules, cannot impose unreasonable limitations on low-impact landscaping. This includes prohibitions that significantly increase costs, reduce efficiency, or require turf grass. However, reasonable design and aesthetic guidelines are permitted, and historic properties may be exempt.

 

 

Agroforestry: A Natural Extension of Low-Impact Landscaping

 

Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock in a way that enhances both ecological health and economic productivity. These systems align with the principles of low-impact landscaping, offering solutions for sustainable land use.

 

  • Alley Cropping (Intercropping): Planting crops between rows of trees to generate income while trees mature. These crops can include fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, and bioenergy feedstocks.
  • Forest Farming (Multi-Story Cropping): Growing food, medicinal, or decorative crops under a managed forest canopy.
  • Silvopasture: Combining trees with livestock grazing, providing shade, shelter, and forage while producing timber, fruit, or nuts.
  • Linear Agroforestry Practices for Sustainable Landscapes
  • Riparian Forest Buffers: Trees, shrubs, and grasses planted along waterways to filter runoff, stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and provide wildlife habitat.
  • Windbreaks (Shelterbelts): Rows of trees that protect crops, livestock, and buildings from wind and snow while offering additional habitat and income opportunities.

 

By combining low-impact landscaping with agroforestry practices, property owners can enhance biodiversity, soil health, water conservation, and resilience to climate change, while remaining within legal protections for sustainable land management.