Finally a newly Incorporated Legal entity for NSF has been established, called Natural Sequence Association.
For information on the new NSA click on www.naturalsequenceassociation.org.au
The idea is to build local nsf chapters along the lines of local Landcare groups.
Individuals and communities interested in building knowledge and capacity in their local area can visit the site to get information and to look at the first NSA Chapter...the Upper Shoalhaven Chapter of NSA.
New Legal Entity for NSF
Moderator: webmaster
Objectives
THE NATURAL SEQUENCE ASSOCIATION
(The Peter Andrews System)
UPPER SHOALHAVEN CHAPTER
Incorporated
VISION STATEMENT
fertile and productive landscapes sustaining healthy and prosperous communities
MISSION STATEMENT
A non-profit, apolitical organisation supporting Peter Andrews’ vision of further research, enhancement and implementation of his life’s work*.
OBJECTIVES
To support Peter Andrews in the reinstatement and further enhancement of the Tarwyn Park research and development model.
To share information about NSF within the local chapter and between other NSF chapters globally.
Support the development of further Natural Sequence Farming demonstration sites within the Southern Rivers region.
Participate in the generation of knowledge that supports the development and better understanding of the principles and processes associated with NSF.
Establish monitoring and evaluation protocols and procedures that are consistent with NSF goals and in alliance with international M&E standards.
Establish and maintain positive communication with all stakeholders.
ACTIVITIES
Organise support for the mission and objectives of the association
Share information within and between chapters through field days, newsletters, seminars, forums and the world wide web.
Promote and support informed onground action.
Support development of protocols for education and training, onground planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation and communication.
Liaise with government, business and the broader community.
Definitions
Fertile and productive refers to ecological as well as agricultural and otherwise anthropocentric notions of fertility and productivity. Fertility refers to the ecological functioning of the system; its biodiversity, its carbon, water and nutrient cycling efficiency and its capacity to sustain communities in the long term. Productivity refers to the outputs relative to the inputs of the system, both in economic and ecological terms.
Landscape, in this case, refers to the biophysical environment e.g. a catchment, bioregion, continent.
Communities refers to both ecological and human communities and the interaction between the two.
THE NATURAL SEQUENCE ASSOCIATION
(The Peter Andrews System)
UPPER SHOALHAVEN CHAPTER
Incorporated
VISION STATEMENT
fertile and productive landscapes sustaining healthy and prosperous communities
MISSION STATEMENT
A non-profit, apolitical organisation supporting Peter Andrews’ vision of further research, enhancement and implementation of his life’s work*.
OBJECTIVES
To support Peter Andrews in the reinstatement and further enhancement of the Tarwyn Park research and development model.
To share information about NSF within the local chapter and between other NSF chapters globally.
Support the development of further Natural Sequence Farming demonstration sites within the Southern Rivers region.
Participate in the generation of knowledge that supports the development and better understanding of the principles and processes associated with NSF.
Establish monitoring and evaluation protocols and procedures that are consistent with NSF goals and in alliance with international M&E standards.
Establish and maintain positive communication with all stakeholders.
ACTIVITIES
Organise support for the mission and objectives of the association
Share information within and between chapters through field days, newsletters, seminars, forums and the world wide web.
Promote and support informed onground action.
Support development of protocols for education and training, onground planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation and communication.
Liaise with government, business and the broader community.
Definitions
Fertile and productive refers to ecological as well as agricultural and otherwise anthropocentric notions of fertility and productivity. Fertility refers to the ecological functioning of the system; its biodiversity, its carbon, water and nutrient cycling efficiency and its capacity to sustain communities in the long term. Productivity refers to the outputs relative to the inputs of the system, both in economic and ecological terms.
Landscape, in this case, refers to the biophysical environment e.g. a catchment, bioregion, continent.
Communities refers to both ecological and human communities and the interaction between the two.
If any of our rural women or men would like more information on starting a local NSA Chapter in their community please email duane@nsfarming.com for a starter kit.
Natural sequence farming
By Sarina Locke ABC Rural NSW
Friday, 09/03/2007
Australia's first meeting of an association to support the environmental farming techniques of Peter Andrews is happening tonight in Braidwood.
Peter Andrews developed Natural Sequence Farming on his property in the Hunter Valley and has recently released his story in a book Back from the Brink.
It's received support from the likes of John Williams from the Wentworth group of scientists. Grazier Martin Royds at Braidwood is setting up the first Chapter of the National Association for Natural Sequence farming in Braidwood tonight to get projects on an interactive website.
He believes it should become as significant as the Landcare movement.
By Sarina Locke ABC Rural NSW
Friday, 09/03/2007
Australia's first meeting of an association to support the environmental farming techniques of Peter Andrews is happening tonight in Braidwood.
Peter Andrews developed Natural Sequence Farming on his property in the Hunter Valley and has recently released his story in a book Back from the Brink.
It's received support from the likes of John Williams from the Wentworth group of scientists. Grazier Martin Royds at Braidwood is setting up the first Chapter of the National Association for Natural Sequence farming in Braidwood tonight to get projects on an interactive website.
He believes it should become as significant as the Landcare movement.