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The new single and double-person accommodation is nearing completion on the new land acquired this year by Sadhana Forest. Each Tamil-style hut has been built solely from natural materials, for example timber, palm leaves and coconut rope. Not a single nail was used! The huts have two levels, with the top level reached by a…

“The world is sleepwalking into a crisis of epic and historical proportions. On September 21st, over 1,500 events in 112 countries organized by TckTckTck partners and individuals like you will sound the Global Wake Up Call in cities, towns and villages around the world. We need to wake up world leaders to the crisis of…

After the plotting and marking of the land it was time for the first tree to be planted.The first tree that was chosen to be planted on the land was the peepal tree. In Traditional Indian culture the Peepal tree is considered an assembly point for people to come together. The tree also has a…

Hello Sadhana Forest World!!!! Today, the participants in the three year Environmental Leadership course began lessons in Tamil! A wonderful Tamilian woman by the name of Meena gave us a basic introduction to the fascinating Tamil language and will continue to generously provide us with weekly lessons until we become well-versed. The members of the…

By Stephanie Garvin I had the pleasure of undertaking a permaculture design course as part of the three year training programme in November 2009.  In true Sadhana Forest style we were encouraged to share this knowledge as far as possible. Permaculture is a unique approach to the practice of sustainable farming, gardening and living, by…