JonnoHügelkulture: Building Fertile Raised Beds with Buried Wood
Discover the ancient technique of Hügelkulture and how buried wood can create self-fertilizing, water-retaining raised beds that improve with age.
Restoring the Land, Nurturing the Future
Welcome to Carinya Parc. We're creating a living example of how we can heal the land, grow nutrient-dense food and build community through regenerative agriculture.
The Branch NSW 2425
Our Mission
To heal land and food systems through hands-on ecological restoration, delivering nutrient-dense produce, and inspiring collective action.
Regeneration over Extraction
We prioritise practices that rebuild soil health, biodiversity and water systems rather than deplete them. Ensuring every action leaves the land healthier than we found it.
Stewardship over Ownership
We treat the land as borrowed from future generations. Caring for it with respect and humility, guided by both scientific knowledge and nature's own wisdom.
Collaboration & Transparency
True transformation requires many hands and open sharing. We partner with communities - inviting everyone to learn from our successes and setbacks.
Our Story
Regenerating Land, Growing Community
We're transforming 42 hectares (104 acres) of previously degraded land into thriving woodland, diverse habitat corridors, and productive agroforestry systems. Founded by Jonathan Daddia — strategic leader turned regenerative farmer — our approach combines evidence-based ecological practices with community engagement.
Regenerate with Us
Help Restore Diversity, For our Native Wildlife
How are we restoring biodiversity? Through planting 30,000+ native trees, enhancing waterways and creating wildlife corridors spanning our Branch River frontage. You can help:
- Join a planting day. Get your hands dirty at an upcoming planting events.
- Support regeneration. Provide seedlings, fencing and ecological monitoring equipment.
- Follow our progress. Access open reports tracking soil health, water quality and biodiversity improvements.
Experience the Farm
Explore Regenerative Farming, Reconnect with Nature
Discover regerative farming. Immerse yourself through guided tours, hands-on workshops and eco-stays. Explore our permaculture gardens, syntropic food forest and wildlife corridors.
- Book a tour. Small-group experiences led by Jonno.
- Join a workshop. Learn practical skills in seed saving, soil building and food preservation
- Stay on the land. Connect deeply with the land through our rustic accommodation options.
Life on Pasture
What's happening on the farm? Follow our journey as we transform Carinya Parc into a thriving regenerative farm.
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JonnoThe Seven Layers of a Food Forest: Growing Vertical Abundance
Discover how the seven-layer principle of food forests can help you grow abundant food, maximise space, and create resilient ecosystems in your own backyard.
JonnoCreating Our Syntropic Food Forest: Designing Abundance Inspired by Ernst Götsch
Discover how we’re using Ernst Götsch’s principles of Syntropic Agroforestry to create an abundant food forest and vibrant water catchment on 6 acres at Carinya Parc.