Sentences with phrase «native shade trees»

Coffee grown under native shade trees is a perfect fit for this goal.

When coffee ceases to be profitable, the coffee fields — which for a large number of small holders are a mix of coffee, food and timber trees, and native shade trees — are cleared.

They have little experience with sustainability per se, have done hardly any research into growing various crops under different native shade tree species and densities, and have very little * ecological * perspective (i.e., multi-year, cyclic, prey - predator and tree - weed interactions etc.).

Not exact matches

Sumatran coffee farms use very few species of shade trees, including the non-native Gliricidia sepium, which may not provide proper resources for native fauna.

Shade coffee farms appeared to be one of the only land uses that preserved a lot of native trees.

Indicators specific to maintaining shade cover include percent cover, canopy tree diversity and native species benchmarks, and preservation of epiphytes and vines.

And in the rush to increase production, it caused a shift from traditional, sustainable coffee growing methods (with coffee plants grown in the shade of diverse native trees) to intense monocultures that require large inputs of fertilizer and pesticides which bring about a loss in biodiversity and quickly deplete the land.

Farms that earn the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal protect shade trees, plant native species, maintain wildlife corridors and conserve natural resources.

Like coffee, cocoa can be cultivated under the shade of native canopy trees within landscapes similar to natural forest.

Some remains lie on hard ground with minimal grass coverage, while others are partially or fully shaded under native plants, such as juniper trees.

These community run farms use a technique known as Analog forestry, which imitates the native biodiversity of the region's flora and fauna, by planting in the shade of tree canopies to assist in replenishing the nutrition and moisture of the soil.

In the spring there is a bright bristle of tulips; in the summer, exotic native grasses; in the fall, a jack - o» - lantern festival timed with Halloween; and in all three of those seasons, the park is shaded by elegant mature trees that turn in late fall the glorious colors trees turn.

Still managing to retain a relaxed beachside atmosphere with sensitive levels of low rise development in amongst the ancient Melaleuca trees on one side of the esplanade and the palm trees and other native trees providing the ambience and shade on the beach front, tourists just love coming to this safe little village for some relaxation with their families and loved one's.

The veranda overlooks Cairns City Place, which is shaded by native trees and provides a lovely venue for breakfast.

After reviving that inner glow with free daily classes for guests, wander through wooden decks on a shaded path of trees to visit native birds, butterflies, insects, fish, amphibians, mammals, a wide array of native birds, and even a family of local howler monkeys that call TreeCasa home.

Cania Gorge Caravan and Tourist Park is situated in the centre of the beautiful Cania Gorge, just five minutes by car to Lake Cania, it is built on 23 acres of carefully tended lawns and shaded by large numbers of Australian Native trees.

A selection of tropical and native plants, lawns and beautiful mature shaded trees provide areas to relax with friends and family.

The cottage is painted soothing shades of West Indian colors and the property is surrounded by mature flowering native trees.

One and two bedroom apartments, two bedroom private villas, are all set in an environment of native gardens and large shade trees, along with heated salt water pool and just 5 minutes walk to the town centre and main beach of Byron Bay.

Quiet off highway park, with shade trees, native birdlife adjoining a billabong wetland reserve.

Tall and lush native trees provide lovely shade cover and infuse the sea - filtered air with subtle fragrances.

Framed with towering coconut trees and a mixture of native trees, there's always a place to sit in the shade and set up «camp» for the day.

Named after the native tree that shades the temple guarding its entrance, Villa Cemara comprises a cluster of one - and two - storey alang - alang thatched pavilions inspired by the compound - style of traditional Balinese family homes and arranged around a 14 - metre greenstone - tiled pool.

Like coffee, cocoa can be cultivated under the shade of native canopy trees within landscapes similar to natural forest.

Farms that earn the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal protect shade trees, plant native species, maintain wildlife corridors and conserve natural resources.

In her garden in Chestertown, Md., Ellis grows several native plants in full shade under an oak tree.