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Water Harvesting Workshop, Cape Haitian, with Scott Pittman
Gabion, Grande Anse Region, with Scott Pittman
Swale Workshop, Lilliane Farm, Dame Marie
Siblings on demonstration farm near Juli
Permaculture Plan by farmers, for Dame Marie Farm

Two-Tiered Gabion to Protect Farm Slope from Erosion, St. Joie Demonstration Farm

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The rock-filled wire baskets are set in the strategic location in an ephemeral drainage that cut across this farm. The baskets act as a permeable check dam, allowing for restoration of the drainage health, reduction of soil erosion and slowing down runoff for increase soil moisture content.