From Landscape Architecture to Conservation Agriculture

Explore the intersection of landscape architecture and conservation agriculture in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Thomas Woltz. Discover how integrating beauty and function with complex biological systems and restoration ecology can yield reconstructed wetlands, reforested land, native meadows, and thriving wildlife habitats. Learn about Woltz's innovative approach to designing major public parks across the US, Canada, and New Zealand, which has earned his firm over 80 national and international awards. Gain insights into experimenting with land, collaborating with scientists, preserving cultural landscapes, and creating predator-proof enclosures. Understand the importance of honoring cultures and implementing sustainable agricultural practices in landscape design.

Intro
Experimenting with land
Working with scientists
Cultural landscape
Wetlands
Agriculture
Honoring cultures
Building predatorproof enclosures
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