What we restore
Five connected fields of work
Explore the connected fields of land, food, wellbeing, ethics and community enterprise. Each programme explains its purpose, possible activities and the preparation needed for delivery.
The five portfolios
The five-part structure developed through the September planning sequence. The original portfolio names are kept on each page.
Land and Ecological Restoration
Develop practical care for soils, waterways, habitat and biodiversity.
Read about land and ecological restorationFood and Nutrition
Support food growing, access, preparation and clear nutrition education.
Read about food and nutritionPersonal and Spiritual Wellbeing
Explore voluntary wellbeing, rest, community connection and spiritual practices.
Read about personal and spiritual wellbeingEthics and Community Responsibility
Explain conduct, service, responsibility, conscience and fair decision-making.
Read about ethics and community responsibilityEnterprise and Community Self Reliance
Develop useful skills, ethical microbusiness, local trade and practical economic capacity.
Read about enterprise and community self reliance
Twelve programme topics
Topic pages are explanatory records. They do not mean twelve services are operating.
- Land and soil
- Water and catchments
- Native bees and pollinators
- Nurseries and seedlings
- Native-fish aquaculture
- Food growing and local supply
- Wellbeing and retreats
- Education and skills
- Ethics and civic responsibility
- Enterprise and local trade
- Housing and mutual careArea for project development
- Energy, transport and preparednessArea for project development
Draft copy for editorial adoption. Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Editorial contact: to be confirmed.
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