From landscape architecture to conservation agriculture | Thomas Woltz | TEDxCharlottesville

[@arniepanlaqui2084]

"This is where landscape architecture stands, at the intersection of civil engineering, horticulture, conservation biology and agriculture."

[@jonathanknight8702]

Thomas Woltz is the landscape architect every landscape architect wants to be. He is just the coolest, most humble, down-to-earth dude you'll ever meet and his oration skills are wonderful.

[@walkersreserve6289]

Landscape Architecture needs more of this so badly.

[@bonsummers2657]

He looks great too. Great imagery/image. You know it,… but you didn't say it, because it's not 'socially correct' to say that. smh Say it.

[@designerjuly2437]

landscape architects are not paid well, even poorly. I am one of them@@walkersreserve6289

[@modelleg]

It should be abundantly clear that we can make the Earth into a Garden of Eden using Science, Art and Humanity.

[@savedfaves]

Regenerative farming and all of its facets (KZbin: Darren Doherty), nature and holistic management to help us make more sensible decisions with proper context.

[@daw3s]

Great line

[@nonaveedale9721]

They are undoing humanity's destruction, not creating.

[@fusion9619]

During this pandemic, I've had too much unfree free time, which I've used to learn about permaculture, soil biology, nutrient cycles, and fungi. I've only scratched the surface, but I'm am 100% sure that we can restore the Earth to the Eden it once was.

[@nonaveedale9721]

@@fusion9619 sounds like the right amount of time

[@newsviewstoday5689]

I wept with joy & relief when I saw this, We are either a part of the solution or we are a part of the problem. What an inspirational project & group of innovative tuned in brilliant people. Wow. Just awesome. sniff sniff shed a tear. What heights humanity "could" soar to if collectively & individually we would try.

[@l.a.4904]

I cried a little too

[@rosstemple7617]

Regenerative Agriculture Permaculture Harvesting Rain Water This is the future, we either get of our collective azaz and do it, or we are headed for food shortages, famine, sickness and mass death. Those of us who are aware have been trying to get this done for years. My journey started just by looking into a self sufficient homestead and realized I could actually make a living.

[@B30pt87]

I cried too.

[@laurarussell9236]

Honestly me too, I cried at the end. To see wild places being restored. I wish one day to play such an important role.

[@jellainedelcampo5695]

Wow, watching this made me teary eyed. What a beautiful and respectful project!

[@jomariroxas3474]

Another Inspiration for me as A Landscape Architecture Student. 😊💜

[@samguapo4573]

And added responsibility for us developers :) but a necessary one.

[@samansepehrpartopooy]

Look up Permaculture too. You might like it

[@shopkedai]

Million thanks to the land owner/owners who are prepared to give back what nature had given him, his life on this beautiful earth..

[@CalypsoBeebee]

This is Permaculture on another level 👌🌳🌷💚

[@aliasifchowdhury3419]

I am breathless and astounded at the sheer wonder of the contents of this video....in the environmental crisis one important aspect is land management to address environmental health....at last i have found a sector that can really do something about climate change and environmental health..here is a sector where people from multiple diverse disciplines,many of which are considered to have no job prospects,can not only find jobs but also contribute to helping the environment thus this sector(landscape architecture)has multiple potential benefits both human and environmental... many thanks to TED and this speaker

[@sanjeevkulkarni6835]

This talk should not have ended at all ! Simply GREAT. You have made more human. Thank you.

[@ckmy9314]

Such an inspirational talk, especially with the majority's misconception of what landscape architecture is !

[@B30pt87]

Yes! Yes,yes,yes! I'm so glad I watched this.

[@syedalishanzaidi1]

One of the best Ted talks I have ever listened to.

[@clayspace6416]

Thomas did an extended version of this talk at our state chapter's ASLA Annual Conference and it was a huge success. Great talk, Landscape Architect and work!

[@jejojose8698]

Some of those things that put a smile on your face without an effort.... Beautiful presentation too.

[@javierpacheco8234]

This is amazing. There are good people in this world and this actually made my day. Thank you for doing this.

[@WorldisArt]

This is the greatest thing I have seen in a GOOD. WHILE. Yes.

[@srishtibhardwaj4370]

Hard Work + Patience... this is mind-blowing.

[@amtv3823]

the real Landscape Architecture works with outstanding collaboration!

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

you know a video is good when you go to like it and you already did

[@trevorkerber3914]

This work is amazing. The combination of landscape architecture with civil engineering and conservation biology is so inspiring. The rebuilt island ecological system also reminded me of a much better done Jurassic Park

[@kasparsparfenovics3257]

Unbelievable!!! The greatest proffesion!

[@LandscapeArchitectureTV]

Shared on Landscape Architecture TV. Thanks very much.

[@girijabhaskar4227]

i did not want this talk to end:)

[@TheVigilantStewards]

Probably in the top 5 ted talks I've ever heard. That was great. I want more Thomas Woltz

[@lewamidgechip]

WOW good to know people who care for the earth. thank you

[@ahmadbenbelamuzakalzawawi3757]

Hats off!...how inspiring the job that they have done, how tremendous the role they have played to carry out the project to meet the objective successfully... i was like...waw!... it shows how effective a Landscape Architect could do in dealing with nature,with environment,with people,with other professionals and blend them together for the betterment of the earth. #proudlandscapearchitect

[@madangopalray6367]

AHMAD BENBELA MUZAKAL ZAWAWI ll

[@ameliar6374]

Trying to figure out what career path I want to take and have been thinking about landscape architecture. The last quote... all areas that are highly interesting to me. Animals, agriculture, the history/culture in general of the region where you’re working, the diversity of projects you potentially can work on, getting to be outside a lot, the artistic aspect to it? A mesh pot of things I love!

[@sensei_poo]

Hello, i would love to know what your are currently doing as a proffesion since i am also into things which you mentioned above. Precisly everything.

[@shaikbabjee4437]

Thank you for starting to save the planet and hopefully all huge Agricultural regions are really ecofriendly .

[@heidimac9101]

Applause!!!!! This is what I am working on in local and other areas!!! I am so excited for your success! ;)

[@fifioshi]

Everyone needs to see this. Bravo

[@Track2Training]

This can be replicated... Good work

[@haoruchen4216]

design finds a way to connect our tradition, culture, arts, to economy, science, farming of the future!

[@brycenew]

So wowed to discover this is back in my first home, Aotearoa. What a project; what people (regardless of where it is)!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@teresaflores5220]

superb work, all the countries should copy these ideas

[@xyzsame4081]

Excellent speaker, fascinating topic.

[@Julie-bp1zf]

Faith in humanity restored

[@stoweclan4385]

why am i so emotional watching this...!! I wanna be a landscap architect so bad...clawing there closer and closer, thanks for keeping me inspired

[@josephineosagie848]

The beginning of this landscape architectural lecture is wonderful and sweat ad will like to continue later because ...... .

[@renielrocaberte7894]

What a wonderful speech you’ve made Arch Thomas Woltz, I was really inspired with this concept of rebuilding the Interconnected systems for 12 years you’ve a such excellent and amazing project. As Agricultural Engineer I was inspired about those details in making a wonderful scenery and to be able to conserve the entire area that was equipped with modern innovation. Congratulations also to all of your team for making such a excellent job for our environment.😍❤️❤️❤️

[@TulipIris7244]

Wow, just WOW!

[@madisoncaines6366]

This is incredible

[@epicgrimm8233]

New year.. new views... love it :) Ty TED creators for helping spread ideas :)

[@Jessmetmeister]

This is such absolutely, and entirely, brilliant work. I want to work with you. This way of seeing and thinking through interpersonal, and cultural relationships between and the broader ecological context is the future.

[@l.a.4904]

Incredible.

[@thepiratebey]

Great piece that goes into the different entities necessary to re-develop the land

[@artisticbuilding6852]

Wow, I never paid much attention to landscaping but this is amazing

[@DamianoIndy]

Great job! And great talk! Thank you, Damiano

[@alexanderdurauer5587]

So beautiful, thank you so much for doing this.

[@Ege-h6u]

one of the best talks

[@billdanosky]

Wow, that guy is a total hero!

[@anonymously-rex-cole]

amazing!!! this is really inspire me... I love agriculture and landscape architecture.. and now I can say that I can do both..😊😊

[@gardenfornutrition6373]

Love what you are doing. New Zealand definitely needs this kind of restoration. The only thing I was confused about was the use of fire instead of animals to restart the growth cycle. Would like to see a more in depth explanation of the choice of fire over grazing and trampling animals. You may be right.

[@anythingorigional]

superb effort. very inspiring. My whole farm used to be a wetland also I believe. It was drained. It has been a grain cropping farm, a dairy farm. It is currently a sheep farm. I would like to see it turn into a food forrest, with some silvopasture/agroforrestry on the side. Its a bit over my head at this stage

[@RJCooper2]

Like a breath of air

[@hamedhussain7562]

I love this guy

[@MrGrapha]

Beswaarlijk is een belangrijk woord en ik zeg ook dat aanstoot een enorm belangrijk woord kan zijn elk met zen eigen kracht van betekenis en dan de wil die daar achter zit dat recht te trekken dat de aanstoot eigenlijk bepalend is voor of het te doen of het te laten

[@hrushikeshdesai8404]

just amazing....

[@DavisMarques]

Very inspiring. Great work!

[@marazulization]

Speechless !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@casheddy8922]

great & beautiful work!!

[@mikefrash]

what a great speaker

[@hethanghangsing1307]

Much more beautiful than Dubai 👌

[@sunnysealz3546]

Amazing

[@OhJustCommenting]

this is wonderful...

[@ajack6421]

Outstanding!

[@user-rd6vf7xk1x]

This guy just became my idol architect

[@lynnxwilkinson3927]

Amazing!

[@isidoreaerys8745]

I love this guy. Wow

[@DavidWilliams-ju2ln]

There seem to be several winners in this project. Foremost of all was the land and the habitat. How did the indigenous tribe benefit in this undertaking. They were mentionoed as collaborators here and there. Did I miss something. Great Project!

[@AdamGaron686]

That was EPIC #superhuman

[@gregthayer2347]

Really interesting stuff. After I get my horticulture degree, I want to get a degree in landscape architecture.

[@shahanawazahmad6548]

Best efforts ..

[@nickaa121212]

Incredible

[@b_uppy]

Regenerative is better than conservation. Regenerative is more proactive.

[@alfredohernandezlara3848]

We need to attack enviromental issues from both ends: Conserve what we have while restoring what we've deplentish.

[@nonaveedale9721]

Is there a competition?

[@nonaveedale9721]

It is all needed. We need all the help for both. This was not an easy task. This was labour intensive. The best is not to destroy. This was not magic.

[@b_uppy]

@@alfredohernandezlara3848 Conservation is a bit after the fact. Regenerative ag address our food issues, while ethically following nature's patterns. It is safer for the farmer, both healthwise and economically, too.

[@b_uppy]

@@nonaveedale9721 There is a strong argument for a change in farming. There is a lot of land under cultivation. Changing how we farm has huge impacts on everybody. There is strong evidence that tillage/plowing impact their carbon the most. If you change to covercrops, use seed drilling, and flatten residues, you increase soil carbon very quickly. Groundwater is greatly increased also while flooding is reduced.

[@netosrx]

This is how all farms should be working... by law!

[@juhalaakso5835]

I studying enviroment design university of applied sciences and this act is very intreresting...

[@buggyridge]

Thomas: you need to familiarize yourself with TR-55 and urban hydraulic calculations. Urban areas with lawns contribute much more non-point and point pollution to our watersheds. Agriculture is very bad but the ratio is closer to 60:40 with urban on top. Lawns are our 3rd biggest "crop" in the USA. Faulty septic systems also create huge pollution potential. I retired from the agency formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service and a CAD designer, watershed specialist and civil engineer. I farm full time now. 100% pasture based.

[@wildopeneye1634]

Excellent!

[@savedfaves]

2:40 Burning the farm every three years is no longer needed if you include any number of ruminants available and good management (this is key). Burning also releases huge quantities of greenhouse gases and doesn't do the soil biology much good longterm. Holistic management is an option worth serious consideration, where your decisions are run through a filtering process to help you make better decisions based on a deeper and more complex context. Healthy soils take care of the methane problem (Wikipedia: Methanotrophs). And carbon pumping via good grazing management helps get the carbon out of the atmosphere and build that soil organic matter: resulting in healthier soils in greater qualities and cleaner air in the process. Nature provides the solutions. Mimic nature!

[@Kexkrummel]

I would really enjoy seing a follow up, of how this renaturated part of new zealand is thriving today

[@chipthomas4169]

I have grown switchgrass for years and certainly appreciate native tall grasses, but if you took all the fescue, what does the farmer use for winter grazing now?

[@MsGnor]

Sublime xx

[@b_uppy]

Hopefully they planted a great diversity of plants not just one or a few. Less diversity is more vulnerable to disease.

[@victoriamercado7771]

This is amazing! Does somebody know where I could start learning about this kind of landscaping, I'm an agronomist trying to lead my career in that direction but I dont know where to begin. Thanks!

[@JimQuinlanEnergyFinance]

Can you give numbers on cost, source of funds, and benefits to the community?

[@MrSpringfellow]

This is what should be a PHD. degree holder in my place.

[@karenkiwi5]

Mt Taranaki is on the west coast of NZ not the East Coast... are you sure this is on the east coast?

[@OchoWins]

A little motivation for an environmental science student to get through his chemistry class

[@MrSozcumber]

Outstanding 👍🌏✅😎

[@yvonnehyatt8353]

What about including the framers to see this, work.?

[@stephelisabeth3143]

Everything is connected. Holism.

[@stepevepen]

I'm interested to know what happened to the sheep? How was the management changed so they could fit in. Or had they to be removed?

[@MakereSH]

@Jim Quinlan, are you asking for the estimated value of the ecosystem services provided by such restoration? or? It seems to me that the benefits to the community are blindingly clear.. perhaps the question is, who are you defining as "the community" in this question?

[@mohamedelshaer5467]

Respect great efforts

[@allocater2]

That interlacing. Was this recorded on VHS in 2015?

[@dariusbottorff3472]

Great project! Was monoculture considered within the reforestation of the project? Diversity of plants and trees is crucial as it decreases the chances of diseases spreading

[@fusion9619]

My dream is to acquire a huge tract of degraded land, then restore it to an abundant Eden.

[@lisve]

Wow!!!!!!

[@gavinbrinck]

what's the best way to help with this work ? How can a suburban person manage their yard ? what is the best way to connect to your organization and other networks doing this and similar work ? tysm *peace*

[@danielasonksen4475]

YES!!!!