Just as natural topography informs ecosystem development, it also guides our farm planning. We let the natural contours of the land tell us what to plant where, how to manage water, and how to develop infrastructure such as roads and buildings. In this way, we work with—and not against— nature. The area within the yellow line represents 27,500 acres of land in the care of the Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve (SGWP). Areas in red, pink, blue, orange, and brown represent previously degraded land being rehabilitated and cultivated by Silk Grass Farms. These areas represent about 10% of the total area. The remaining 90% of the property—about 24,700 acres—is first-growth rainforest that the Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve set aside to remain “forever wild,” protecting the natural ecosystems that make business—and life—possible.
6 - Silk Grass Farms - Environmental Impact Strategy
