| WHAT IS JERRAPARK? |
JerraPark is a 16 hectare (40 acre) demonstration farm, that started in 1991 with a concept of developing a sustainable living system. Utilising Bill Mollison and David Holmgren's permaculture design principals and incorporating Rudolf Steiners approach to bio-dynamic farming. The aim is renewing the connection with nature and cosmic energy in a holistic approach.
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The climate is subtropical, at an altitude of 300 m, with spectacular views to Mt. Warning and the surrounding caldera. 4 hectares (10 acres) are designated to food production, these include vegetable gardens, fruit forests and bush foods. This yields a rich diversity of Australian native and Asian-Pacific foods and products. Balanced biodiversity is the main aim for this part of the property and is accompanied by continuous research and record keeping. |
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Since 1992 we are in the process of replanting sections of the property with native subtropical rainforest to act as a wild life corridor. Till now about 40.000 rainforest trees are planted. This Project is an initial part of a greater plan for the whole Region linking the Border Ranges National Park, Mebin National Park with Wollumbin (Mt. Warning) National Park and Nightcap National Park, creating a larger biosphere to re-establish the lost subtropical rainforest and enable increased bio diversity of native Flora and Fauna.
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The Jerrapark Project as whole attracts support from International Students and Practitioners studying Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Biology, Ecology, Enviromental Sience, Permaculture and Bio-dynamic Farming as well as Willing Workers on Organic Farms.
A small studio, built with natural materials and solar passive design is available for accommodation for those seeking to reconnect with nature in peaceful retreat or who wish to take a more active part in our ongoing projects. |
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Two restored rattlers from the early 30s purchased from the Queensland Railway provide four rooms, with two beds each. Futher Caravans and a Bedford bus from the late fifty's. A bushrock building with covered veranda accommodates the kitchen, showers, toilets and shared living area as a meeting place for communication and information exchange. |
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Solar, photovoltaic and renewable energy is utilised. Jerrapark water is collected from both rain water and natural springs, grey water is recycled through a system of grease traps and reed beds.
You can find us nestled in the foothills of the Caldera (the top end of the Maclean-Macpherson overlap) in the Rainbow Region of New South Wales, about 1.15hour drive from Byron Bay (Nimbin Shuttle Bus Connection), 45 min drive from Lismore or 50 min from Murwillumbah. |
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