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Elemental Equity utilizes your donations to invest in nature…the smart and simple way. Elemental Equity directs funds into the key elements which sustain our existence: earth, water, air, fire…and the goodwill and passion in people. Together, this is the essence of sustainability.
Elemental Equity is a charitable fund aimed at restoring and sustaining the benefits provided to us by nature. Some call it ‘natural capital’. Others prefer ‘ecosystem services’. What is important to recognise is that the everyday interaction of the elements – earth, water, wind and fire – provides priceless benefits which are essential to our healthy existence on earth.
Would you like to learn more? Contact: invest@livinglandscapes.co.za.
Air:
This fund supports activities which restore a healthy balance of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere. Your investment goes directly towards the planting of native trees (mainly the carbon-thirsty ‘spekboom’) which stores CO2 in the ground. This helps our climate. Learn more about investing in Air.
Water:
This fund supports activities which secure the vital water supply upon which our lives depend. Your investment supports activities which clear exotic weeds and invasive trees from rivers and which restore former wetland areas. This helps improve water supply and quality. Learn more about investing in Water.
Earth:
This fund supports activities which supports soil health and simply ‘life on earth’. It includes actions for reducing soil erosion and improving wildlife conservation. This includes low-impact agriculture as well as restoring native flora and fauna. This helps save biodiversity. Learn more about investing in Earth.
Fire:
This fund supports activities which ensure the wise use of fire in restoring natural landscapes. Your investment supports: fire management programmes as well offering renewable (e.g. solar, bio) energy solutions for rural communities. This helps conserve our energy supplies. Learn more about investing in Fire.
People:
This fund allows you to invest directly in people and enables ‘helping hands for healing lands’. Your investment directly supports experiential educational programmes; plant-growing workshops; community-based ecotourism and the development of cultural botanical gardens. Learn more about investing in People.
