Waterboxx
Groasis
Solution Overview & Benefits
Waterboxx is an inexpensive integrated planting technology that allows for the planting of trees in degraded farmland and rangelands.
Consisting mainly of a 20-liter box, Waterboxx is placed around a young seedling at the transplanting stage. This box builds up a water column under the plant by collecting dew and rainwater, and distributing it over a long period of time through a wick at the bottom. This prevents evaporation. In practice, the transplanted seedling will receive just enough water from the Waterboxx to survive while it still searches for water deep in the soil. It will therefore develop a strong taproot, making the whole plant resilient to prolonged drought periods.
The technology works on the same principle as nature: once the seed germinates and develops its root in the capillary column, it reaches water. The leaves then develop and evaporation and photosynthesis can start. The trees planted cover eroded soils and build up organic matter while providing valuable nutrient sources for both humans and animals.
History & Development
Groasis is a socially active and environmental friendly enterprise from Holland that is founded in 2003 by Pieter Hoff. Pieter Hoff was a lily breeder and an exporter/importer of bulbs. For his work, he travelled across the globe and he saw many problems. Almost all his clients were using drip irrigation and were complaining about the declining water table, more and more areas were the victim of deforestation and there were more manmade eroded and dry lands than ever.
Groasis aims to cause the reforestation of 2b hectares of manmade deserts – we call this the Treesolution - by developing and implementing cost-effective solutions that are commercialized as the Groasis Ecological Water Saving Technology. We do this because we want to help reduce poverty, ensure everyone has enough food, create jobs and wealth. Groasis will take the responsibility to do its utmost to help the implementation of the Treesolution to be successful during the 21st century.
Availability
- Publicly available: Yes
- Countries where available: Worldwide
- Price range: Contact supplier for quote
- Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: No
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