I am a biologist by profession, graduated from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 1991. I have written several large format books: "The Moors (Páramos) in Colombia", "The Orinoco of Colombia ", "The Highlands of Colombia" and "The Amazon of Colombia". Currently working in conservation biology and ecosystem restoration. These issues are of special attention in my project to develop a Nature Reserve Victoria following the principles of permaculture. I hope over time to be a center for education and permaculture living stage of learning and contributing to the conservation of tropical dry forest in the municipality of Melgar, Tolima Department

El aviturismo -birdwatching- fortalece la Permacultura en la Reserva Natural Victoria de Melgar Tolima, Colombia

ESCARABAJOS SAPRÓFAGOS AYUDAN EN EL BAÑO SECO

Al aplicar al baño seco materia orgánica del suelo superficial del bosque se incluyó toda una batería natural de microorganismos, y diversidad de artrópodos que ayudan en la descomposición de la materia orgánica. El vídeo muestra la actividad nocturna de

TROPICAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN

For me, design is the key concept around permaculture project. I made my own permaculture design, according to criteria published by Bill Mollison and David Holmgrin. The next step will be to design the details of each area.

ESTANQUE PARA PECES EN FERROCEMENTO

La Piscicultura es una pieza clave en el diseño permacultural. La cría de peces se puede hacer en estanques directamente en tierra o en otros tipos materiales. El ferrocemento es una técnica fácil de aplicar y económica. Debido a limitaciones en mi terren

TROPICAL OPEN-SKY SHOWER

Present the construction of a model open-sky shower, economical and easy to do with rough stones and adobe bricks. An organic membrane made of ferrocement protects the walls from the tropical weather.