Nature – Sane

NATURE

PILOTING TRANSFORMATION AT THE BIOREGIONAL SCALE

SANE Bioregions consist of a series of decentralized bioregional resiliency pilot projects.

A bioregion is defined as an area of land bordered by the natural flow of watersheds.

Within such landscapes we are building meta-systems to support humans living

in sacred relationship with the natural world and each other.

The three bioregions we are currently active in are:

The Ecuadorian Andes

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The Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador

The Interior Temperate Rainforest of BC, Canada

In these bioregions we are focusing on creating adaptable templates that utilize core competencies of human collectives and marry these with web3 infrastructure and key tools for bioregional resiliency. In this way we address both the interior and exterior dimensions of true sustainability.

Onboarding of bioregions utilizes an in-depth analysis of a bioregion's current and potential capacity for resiliency at scale. Our 108 criteria of assessment include geo-political considerations, natural capital assets and established infrastructure, as well as family culture, zoning limitations, water quality, quantity & timing of flow, soil health, and more.

We have begun by focusing on bioregions that have foundational and

historical key elements in place to pilot resiliency at scale.

Feel free to contact us if you believe your bioregion could be candidate

for becoming a SANE bioregion.

SANE imagines a future where ecosystems and local culture are able to withstand rapidly changing conditions.

This approach includes consideration of all values associated with complex ecosystems and the equally complex human/nature interface.

We work across multiple stakeholders and perspectives, collaborating with indigenous leaders, as well as with municipal and provincial governments.

HISTORICAL FIRE

REINTRODUCTION OF HISTORICAL FIRE

We have been conducting prescribed burns in ecosystems that would historically have experienced frequent low intensity ground fires.

River Restoration

RIVER & WATERSHED
RESTORATION

We have been actively working on River and Watershed Restoration, using multiple approaches, such as: bank restoration, fish habitat restoration, tree planting and prescribed burning.

Species Adaptation

SPECIES ADAptation & transition

Nature is adapting to changes all the time. We are listening and learning from nature, and exploring where we can support this adaptation to help increase biodiversity and resiliency.

Agroforestry

AGROFORESTRY

We have been working on projects which aim to introduce food-giving, fire-resilient plant species into forested areas that have been mitigated for wildfire risk.

Soil rehab

SOIL REHABILITATION

We are working toward reestablishing disturbed soil back to healthy conditions in order to raise biodiversity and soil fertility as quickly as possible.

Ecosystem management

ECOSYSTEM-BASED MANAGEMENT

We have been managing our landbase using an ecosystem-based lens. The aim is that by applying a wholistic approach we can interact with nature, while not only keeping ecosystems intact, but also helping them thrive.

WILDFIRE MITIGATION 2

WILDFIRE MITIGATION

Given the increase in wildfires in British Columbia over the past decade, we have been focusing on mitigating our forested areas for wildfire risk.

Tree Planting

TREE PLANTING

Every year for the past decade we have been planting thousands of native trees. This year we are planting fire-resistant trees alongside creeks and rivers to stabilize and protect key fish habitat waterways.

Regenerative Farming

REGENERATIVE FARMING

Regenerative farming practices encourage nutrient-density of food crops, rather than prioritizing yield. They encourage many species to make their living off the land, rather than killing off other life.

Permaculture Gardening

PERMACULTURE GARDENING

Permaculture is a design philosophy and practice that focuses on sustainability and working in harmony with the ecosystem. The idea is to create diverse, productive landscapes and agricultural systems that are as resilient as natural ones.

Ecovillaging

ECOVILLAGING

We are developing two Ecovillages in Ecaudor. An ecovillage is an intentional neighborhood with the goal of becoming more socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable.