The Land of Green Ginger Objectives

Community Objectives

To share common goals and work towards each project as a unified group
To learn and practice the art of effective communication
To value our unique contribution to the community, our Shire and the world and to value, support and nourish that contribution in others
To think, act and support local experience

To be the change that we wish to see in the world and realize that by acting, thinking and supporting our local communities we really can nurture change on a global scale.

To act with gratitude and give back to those less fortunate than ourselves
To encourage the diversity of individual experience in our daily interactions
To exchange knowledge and continue to learn and experience
To experience a life of Love and Laughter and Light

Environmental objectives

To create a model of communal living that is carbon positive
Become a model of good practice within our Shire / state
Live in harmony with and minimise our impact upon Mother Earth
Always consider our environmental footprint in all pursuits
Provide sanctuary for fauna through flora revegetation and regeneration
Protect and enhance the land through improving biodiversity and ecosystem functioning


Educational Objectives

Community Objectives

Sharing of knowledge and experience within the community and beyond
Providing a space for other community groups to share their knowledge
Hands on learning through practical experience on the property
To provide education on topics such as the environment, sustainability, spirituality, life skills, social justice etc to the wider community


Economic Objectives

To derive an income from the Land of Green Ginger, and thus decrease the hours required to work elsewhere, this would create greater freedom for individuals to focus on development of the community and pursuits of personal interest. This in turn would greatly benefit and enhance the community and also ones quality of life.

Possible sources of income : Carbon credits, Workshop space for hire, Conference Centre, Tours – farm stays / school groups , Farm gate sales, Bush tender

Spiritual Objectives

To contribute positively to the raising of the global consciousness
To reconnect with and honour the earth and all that walk upon her
To live a conscious life
To continue to expand our consciousness through spiritual awareness and practice
To remain open hearted and trusting in the universal process

The Land of Green Ginger Vision

The Land of Green Ginger Timeline

TIMELINE:

1. Start a blog for LOGG
2. Contact Adrian and let him know of our intentions to visit again, possibly with other
interested parties
3. Speak with the interested parties:
Fran, Anne, Sam, Dan, Terry, Cecilie, Lucas, Sandy
4. Post on HRN blog for a call of interest in LOGG project.
5. Need to filter who is accepted in LOGG, once we know all interested parties.
6. Elaborate on goals and produce a LOGG vision with selected parties.
7. Arrange a meeting with:
- Ian Lillington
- Russell in Creswick
- David and Sue LOGG and Fryers Forest Visit.
- Visit Fryers Forest.
- Rod May/Seb, to get shires opinion and suitable planning contact.
- Tony Gill
- Murray Ralph visit
8. Define: Tenants in Common/Co-operative arrangement/strata title. Meetings above should help us do this.
9. Discuss legal instruments for LOGG with the group and gather a consensus on structure.
10. Speak with council regarding planning schemes and start to build honest relationship.
11. Mel needs to see how much money she can get, and Ivan, after settlement of my house.
12. Investigate FHOG for Mel and others.
13. Search for suitable properties, if not proceeding with Adrian’s
14. Investigate costs to connect power to other dwelling/sheds/hamlets.
15. Work out terms and conditions for purchase of suitable property.
16. Engage mortgage broker and conveyancor.
17. Investigate all charges, such as Stamp Duty, Land title, title transfer, legal fees, bank fees.

The Land of Green Ginger Wishlist

Vegetable Plot
Organically grown
Feed community
Surplus can be given away/harvest swap meet/sold at roadside stall
Greenhouse for year round growing
Commercial potential??? Dependent upon location/soil quality/water availability

Orchard
Fruit and nut trees
Feed community
Commercial potential

Animals
Cows / goats / sheep / chooks / dogs

Commercial kitchen
Seasonal cooking for community stewed fruits/jams/cheeses/preserves etc
Kitchen for hire for cooking classes etc
Big huge freezer to supply community with food out of season

Communal Meeting Area
Community use : lending library / lounge / music room / theatre room
Workshop space/space for hire to external groups
Tai chi / yoga / meditation room

Nursery
Commercial potential
To grow plants for use on property vegetables / revegetation etc
Education


Accomadation
Bed and breakfast
Tepees / yurts for hire
Farm stay
At certain times accomadation can be made available to disadvantaged members of society / or those in need of a break ie environmental activists etc
Rates based on capacity to pay or those who can afford to pay etc when they stay can leave a donation or sponsor others

Dams
Fish for consumption by community
Decking for tai chi / yoga / meditation

Environment
Walking trails
Land for Wildlife
Revegetation
Education
Permaculture principles

Income Potential
Woodlots
Carbon credits
Bush Tender - Ecological Vegetation Classification
Food production
Farm stay
Tours
Hiring out facilities
Accomadation