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The Rio Report: Mawddach Permaculture Group

6. Employment

1. There are many opportunities for employment in this area using local resources in a sustainable way.

2. But in fact, at present there is high and increasing unemployment. The tendency for exporting raw products and importing manufactured goods, processed food and even timber has severely reduced job opportunities in local-based industries.

3. Solutions. Generate satisfying, fulfilling work that creates a better world.
   • A saw-mill feeds interconnected local industries, supplying for example building materials, farm needs (such as fence posts, gates), furniture, paper, waste for bio-fuels and mulch.
   • locally produced renewable energy creates employment through the installation, operation and servicing of wind and water power plants and management of fuel forests etc.
   • Better management of local resources at the community level by processing locally produced raw materials, providing employment for the community. For example, local furniture making or food processing such as organic yoghurt.
   • More people employed on the land in mixed farming, forestry and aquacultures.
   • Management of tourism without harm to the environment such as guided walks, environment awareness training and local tourist transport systems.

 

• Energy: Local energy industry providing local employment
• Community: More jobs to supply the needs of the community
• Economy: Flourishing local economy leads to full employment
• Land-Use: jobs based on farming, forestry, aquaculture, wildlife conservation
• Environment: All employment environmentally sound

Rio 7 Environment

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