MASONIC
HOME REFORESTATION PROJECT.
INTRODUCTION |
![]() Prior to the rancheros, the native Ohlone used the oak forest as a source of food (acorns) and the habitat was rich with other birds and mammals for hunting. The origin of the oak forest goes back to 3-4 million years as the area emerged as land. During the Ice Age there is fossil evidence of a large oak savannah. The Hayward Fault uplifted the area to create the East Bay Hills (part of the Diablo Range). ![]() When Math Science Nucleus, Tri-Ced, and Masons, started to plan for the Masonic Home Oak Restoration Project in 2011 we looked for a model that we could compare. We were surprised that there was no large scale on-site food waste and other organics reforestation projects. This project is documenting if food waste can reduce the carbon footprint through innovated vegetative solutions. This demonstration project will also explore different strategies of composting from thermophilic to cold composting methods.
The establishment of trees reduces the carbon imprint
while improving habitat for birds (including raptors like
the golden eagle, kites, and other large birds) and native
mammals, amphibians, and reptiles that have survived the
urbanization of the San Francisco Bay.
The use of food waste generated onsite is
reducing carbon emissions by not being transported long
distances. For more information on how you can help as a volunteer or financially, please contact the Math/Science Nucleus msn@msnucleus.org |