A method of creating a wetland in a remote arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing therein a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are then dropped into the arid location by parachute in containers that open upon landing. The beavers eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct at least one dam across the channel of flowing water, thereby forming a wetland that further encourages both the vegetation and the beavers to propagate. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The wetland vegetation cools and humidifies the environment by transpiration of water.

A method of creating a wetland in a remote arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing therein a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are then dropped into the arid location by parachute in containers that open upon landing. The beavers eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct at least one dam across the channel of flowing water, thereby forming a wetland that further encourages both the vegetation and the beavers to propagate. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The wetland vegetation cools and humidifies the environment by transpiration of water.

A method of creating a wetland in a remote arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing therein a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are then dropped into the arid location by parachute in containers that open upon landing. The beavers eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct at least one dam across the channel of flowing water, thereby forming a wetland that further encourages both the vegetation and the beavers to propagate. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The wetland vegetation cools and humidifies the environment by transpiration of water.

A method of creating a wetland in a remote arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing therein a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are then dropped into the arid location by parachute in containers that open upon landing. The beavers eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct at least one dam across the channel of flowing water, thereby forming a wetland that further encourages both the vegetation and the beavers to propagate. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The wetland vegetation cools and humidifies the environment by transpiration of water.

A method of extracting water-soluble minerals from an arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). A perforated, transparent cover sheet is placed on or above the mat. Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are introduced into the arid location, which eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct a dam that blocks the channel, thereby flooding a region proximate the channel. After the flood water has dissolved the minerals in the flooded region, it is drained and processed to extract the minerals. The drained water can be remotely processed, or directed to an evaporation pond, where the minerals remain while the water is evaporated, recaptured, and reintroduced into the channel.

A method of extracting water-soluble minerals from an arid location includes identifying or establishing a channel of flowing water at the arid location, and installing a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP). A perforated, transparent cover sheet is placed on or above the mat. Water is applied to the SAP, such that both edible and dam-constructing vegetation grows and matures from the mat. Beavers are introduced into the arid location, which eat the edible vegetation and use the dam-constructing vegetation to construct a dam that blocks the channel, thereby flooding a region proximate the channel. After the flood water has dissolved the minerals in the flooded region, it is drained and processed to extract the minerals. The drained water can be remotely processed, or directed to an evaporation pond, where the minerals remain while the water is evaporated, recaptured, and reintroduced into the channel.

An apparatus and method for growing vegetation in a hot, arid, coastal location includes installing, at or below grade, a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP), the mat being cooperative with a thermally conductive network in thermal communication with an evaporative panel that is cooled by seawater evaporation, thereby drawing heat away from the mat. A seawater reservoir can collect seawater draining from the cooling panel. A pumping system can recirculate the collected seawater to the cooling panel, thereby converting the seawater into brine, which can be periodically transferred to a drying tray for production of salt. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The cooling panel can be incorporated into a wall of a cooling greenhouse that surrounds and contains the mat.

An apparatus and method for growing vegetation in a hot, arid, coastal location includes installing, at or below grade, a mat containing seeds, and/or seedlings, and a super absorbent polymer (SAP), the mat being cooperative with a thermally conductive network in thermal communication with an evaporative panel that is cooled by seawater evaporation, thereby drawing heat away from the mat. A seawater reservoir can collect seawater draining from the cooling panel. A pumping system can recirculate the collected seawater to the cooling panel, thereby converting the seawater into brine, which can be periodically transferred to a drying tray for production of salt. A perforated, transparent or translucent cover sheet can be placed on or suspended above the mat. A water barrier can be placed below the mat. The cooling panel can be incorporated into a wall of a cooling greenhouse that surrounds and contains the mat.

The present disclosure relates to vertical gardens. The present disclosure envisages a vertical lawn. The vertical lawn includes an artificial substrate, a water-proofing layer applied on the substrate, and a drainage sheet provided on the water-proofing layer. The drainage sheet has a plurality of projections configured thereon to facilitate flow of water therebetween. A geotextile sheet is fitted on an operative front surface of the drainage sheet. A hydrophilic rock mineral wool layer is secured to the operative front surface of the geotextile sheet. The rock mineral wool layer configured to absorb and retain moisture therein. A lawn mat secured to the rock mineral wool layer.

The present disclosure relates to vertical gardens. The present disclosure envisages a vertical lawn. The vertical lawn includes an artificial substrate, a water-proofing layer applied on the substrate, and a drainage sheet provided on the water-proofing layer. The drainage sheet has a plurality of projections configured thereon to facilitate flow of water therebetween. A geotextile sheet is fitted on an operative front surface of the drainage sheet. A hydrophilic rock mineral wool layer is secured to the operative front surface of the geotextile sheet. The rock mineral wool layer configured to absorb and retain moisture therein. A lawn mat secured to the rock mineral wool layer.