Destruction of Nature

Once destroyed, natures beauty cannot be recovered at any price.

-Ansel Adams

Types of Nature Destruction

Destroying nature is when you hurt the worlds natural
ecosystem. There are three main types of destruction we
will be focusing on.
1) Colony Collapse Disorder
2) Deforestation
3) Air Pollution

Colony Collapse Disorder: an unknown phenomenon where

worker honeybees colonies disappear.

Up to 90% of the migratory honeybee colonies will disappear

In non-migratory colonies, over 50% of the colony will disappear
Potential Causes Of CCD:

Mites
lack of diversity in nectar
sublethal effects of pesticide
stressful situations
weakened immune systems

Giving bees reliable food sources, can decrease the effects of CCD

Deforestation

of the worlds forest have been cleared

About the land size of Panama is lost each year

30% of the worlds forests still exist

all rainforests will be lost in the next 100 years

Air Pollution
Pollutants: carbon dioxide, methane, smoke, & sulfur dioxide
Comes from: cars, factories, & planes
Hurts plants: more susceptible to disease and damage
Hurts humans: irritates throat & makes breathing difficult

Portable Rooftop
Gardens
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To garden is to believe in tomorrow.

How It Will Help

Our portable garden is designed to help solve the three main types of
destruction.
1)

CCD: We planted plants that appeal to and attract bees. Most plants have been sprayed with
harmful chemicals that repels and kills bees. Our plants will be natural and have no chemicals
on them.

2)

Deforestation: The main reason for deforestation is susceptible farming. This is when people
farm for themselves and family. When doing this, people cut down and burn trees to make
room for their crops. Our portable garden will help prevent this because people will be able to
grow veggies and other items in their box.

3)

Air Pollution: The plants in our garden take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. This will
help purify the air.

Pros of Our Portable Gardens

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Portable gardens help re-boost the destroyed environment by:

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reducing heat and cooling costs and temperatures by providing a thicker

insulation

reducing pollution in cities

providing habitats for insects and other birds

Our Design

24 x 5.5 x 24

holes for water to drain out

lightweight soil

healthy plants

lightweight and easy to lift

PORTABLE!!!

Plants Used In Our Prototype

Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme - a groundcover that attracts bees
Sage Phlomis Aurea- a compact form and good for a dry garden
Mint - fast growing, attracts pollinators

Our Lighter Soil Idea

33% Peat Moss

33% Vermiculite

33% sand and other nutrients

The Price of the Portable Garden

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Wood - $30

Soil - $0 (Its fresh from the Earth!)

Styrofoam - $6

Ground Control Fabric- $1

Plants - $12

Screws - $1

Total Cost: Approximately $50

How Will We Enact Our Portable Garden ?

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We will put it on the roof at San Marin

We will try to sell to gardening stores

We will spread the word to family, & friends who garden.

What we will change for next time

use ground control cloth instead of jute

use more styrofoam to keep it light and fill up space
Find a lighter soil
Test if these plants work to see if we need to change them
Add handles for easier carrying

Thanks For Watching!

Little things make a big difference.