Cows will benefit from more grazing areas and this will regenerate the land. We will build colony fences (aka X-fences) from thinned trees in nearby over-grown forests. Colony fences are moveable, fun to build and require no posts in the ground, so they will last for generations.
First we build 2 lengths of fence around the 6 acre triangle piece, with the lake being the 3rd side. The lake provides water for cows to drink (we can also bring them spring water from the nearby garden)
A new barn will be constructed for the cows under the trees. The barn is a wood cube covered with the earth. This will serve as a 3-season sun & rain shelter. A cool and shaded area is critical in summer when temperatures can exceed 40 degrees celcius.
The new fence allows cows to move between Vedic Eco Village land and Saranagati fields & barns.
This fenced off area can be used for agriculture in the future.
In future, colony fences will be built around other grazing and farming areas.
Budget
Wood from Forest: $0
Nails: $100
Work Supplies: $200
Labor: $1200 (80 hours * $15)
10x10 shelter: $700
Cob & labor for shelter: $500