As a Gardener and human ecologist I seek balance in the natural world and the inconvenient truths in these times. My vision, grown over 30 years, is for investment in permaculture, resource conservation, tree farming, energy innovation, and a return to local food, fuel & shelter economies. Basic needs infrastructure is made fragile by economies of scale. Community integrity and identity is choosing stewardship and relationships over profit and brand names. What can we do in this flat world?