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At the planning stages of the botanical garden (11 ha, more than 600 species), the streets and the tree planting of larger green areas, we try to take into consideration the needs of the village, along with the effects of a changing climate. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main goals of the Eco-valley Programme is the use of renewable energy sources. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most important problems facing us as a result of climate change is the lessening of our water supply. Read the rest of this entry »

The Eco-valley Programme has an apiary based Programme – similar to animal husbandry – which has provided unmatched results at local and international levels. Read the rest of this entry »

A unique and unmatched area within the Eco-valley Programme is the ecological animal husbandry and dairy farming. Read the rest of this entry »

The Eco-valley programme has a wide range of experience related to bio farming (mostly in vegetables, fruit, and flower gardening), in field grown vegetable farming, community self support, and provides answers to questions about sustainable agriculture’s theories and real life experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2009 an authentic Ayurvedic clinic will open at Hungary’s Vedic holy place — New Vraja Dhama. Located in a peaceful botanic garden, this health retreat will provide the calm of undisturbed nature.

Along with a high spiritual atmosphere, qualified health pracitioners, and a diet of organic home-grown food, you will surely have a physical and mental renewal.

Spend your holiday next to Radha-Syama and make a refreshing recovery in the company Their loving devotees.

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With a thorough realization of environmental consciousness and sustainability this project aims to improve environmental conditions. Protecting local water resources, waste-water management, and improving the quality of drinking water are all important elements of the Eco-valley project, as is presenting and providing education on these activities. It is an immense challenge for every community to provide enough water for drinking, irrigation and water supplies in case of fires. While at the same time they have to secure the continual stability and future of their water resources – it is possible only with a well-conceived local action plan.

Our main developments:

• a local water and waste water management program with zero-energy consumption (We have an approved plan for a natural root-zone wastewater treatment system. The effluent clean water is to be used for the irrigation of the botanic garden.)
• using and protecting local water resources
• storing rainwater, managing surface waters and protecting local habitats and micro-climates