Projects
ForestGarden®
Live Forever Young runs a research project built on ancient knowledge in harmony with modern science – inspired by the wisdom of indigenous people.
Abstract: Live Forever Young Institute in Europe is leasing several acres of land consisting of 2 very different forest habitats. One side is a typical conventional monoculture whilst the opposite plot is a traditional mixed-forest. The 2 different forest types are separated by a forest road.
Besides the ecological, public, and human health implications, economic/monetary differences will be evaluated to show the difference over a 10 years period. An intermediary evaluation will be conducted after 5 years and the final evaluation, accompanied by forecast simulations, after 10 years.
The monoculture forest is a masterpiece of conventional forestry operation. The mixed-forest saw little human intervention and has three generations of trees, six different endemic tree species, and is enriched by shrubs and bushes. Both plots have the benefit of a mini-ecosystem with a small creek, a pond and a spring. The two separate areas have different soil structure are divided by a natural dig.
Whilst the monoculture shows the typical disease and bark beetle signs, the mixed-forest is disease free. (Note: bark beetles in monocultures are usually controlled with pesticides.) The mixed-forest has never seen any man-made toxic chemicals, synthetic fungicides, insecticides or fertilizer. Our observation compares these two forest habitats to study the link between environmental health and human health. It is our aim to establish analogies and find potential health benefits.
Wellness and Vitality Seminar - Hanoi, Vietnam
In 2019 the Live Forever Young Institute held its first Wellness and Vitality Seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam. The focus of the seminar was to teach participants about the link between human health and the health of the environment. A combination of lectures and hand-on demonstrations served to illustrate the essential role biodiversity plays in building and maintaining environmental health.
