Hema Jain

Dave,
Thanks so very much for your detailed reply. I will use all the information in your reply in the best possible way.

The current scenario is:
- forests in the vicinity have been destroyed
- a reforestation effort was initiated by the Government; but unfortunately, they have planted Eucalyptus of all the trees! So, the monkeys
have nowhere to go
- these monkeys are out in the open in the villages all the time, feeding anything they can find
- they are not scared of dogs

The situation is so dismal that it seems to be a lost cause to begin with. I am at a complete loss.

Hema

Many thanks to all of you who replied.

I recently came across this article about the Molasses grass:
http://www.bhutanobserver.bt/farmers-discover-monkey-repellent-grass/

I was wondering if anyone in this group has grown molasses grass.

Hema

Hello fellow permies!

We plan to work on organic farms in South India (tropical wet and dry climate, 10 deg. N). We have been prepping ourselves to face the challenges posed by this terrain. One of the challenges that has baffled us is the menace posed by the fast-growing number of the monkeys. I would like ask Permaculture folks if you have encountered this anywhere and if yes, what would be a Permaculture way of looking at this problem?

Thanks very much in advance!
Hema

Paul,
Thanks for your reply. What kind of shoots dis you have in mind? And yes, I have heard about Sweet Potatoes planted in a Banana Circle.

Hema

Thanks Yukkuri!
Your additions to my list are quite valuable. I didn't know that Malabar Spinach was a vine; I remember growing it in our backyard as a small plant.

Hema

Hello Paul!

Thanks for your reply. The tropical trees I have in mind are mango, papaya, jack fruit, banana, coconut, neem. The climate of the place I have in mind, in south India, is hot and humid. I have read that this place used to be the home of a rain forest 300 years ago; now it is either barren land or concrete jungle My husband and I plan to work in this area on a reforestation project.

Hema

Hi there!

I am interested in some information on guild designs for South India (10 deg. N). Please reply if you know of any resources that would help me.

Thanks!
Hema