An Introduction to Life’s Principles

https://biomimicry.org/an-introduction-to-lifes-principles/

The Life’s Principles of biomimicry reveal the deep patterns in Nature that lead to successful and sustainable existence on this planet. They are a distillation of the consistently repeated principles within just about every organism and ecosystem on Earth. Life’s Principles reveal how Nature overcomes disturbance, adapts to change, and prolongs existence on an ever-changing landscape. A blueprint that now, more than ever, we need to put into practice.

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How Regenerative Agriculture Can Impact Soil Erosion

https://biomimicry.org/how-regenerative-agriculture-can-impact-soil-erosion/

The word “regeneration” has been somewhat of a buzzword in the environmental movement. But what does it really mean? To us, it means renewal and restoration within the limits of existing ecosystems. Regeneration can have positive implications for the agricultural industry, which is in desperate need of an overhaul, one that will center on soil health.

“Regenerative agricultural practices can be a means of reducing soil loss, building soil structure, and limiting the number of chemicals in soils. They advocate for a return to practices akin to Indigenous peoples’ ways of farming that preserve local ecosystems and maintain balance.”

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The Full (Eco)System Effect: Regenerating Soil

https://biomimicry.org/the-full-ecosystem-effect-regenerating-soil/

Soils are the “complex, dynamic, biogeochemical systems that are vital to the life cycles of terrestrial vegetation and soil-inhabiting organisms—and by extension to the human race.” Soil is composed of minerals, water, gas, organisms, and other organic matter in various states of decomposition. The three types of minerals that make up soil are clay, silt, and sand. The percentage of each of these minerals in the soil determines soil texture.

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