Based on the local natural resource conditions, Liziba Village vigorously develops economic forest industries such as walnuts and chestnuts, cultivates and processes tea, fungus, and edible mushrooms, cultivates traditional Chinese medicinal materials such as Tianma and Chonglou, and engages in beekeeping and chicken farming. Some farmers in Liziba Village spontaneously formed a tea cooperative, registered their own tea brand, and built an online trading platform through e-commerce, promoting the vigorous development of the green economy.  Targeted training was provided to village level management and maintenance personnel on fund management, mountain patrol and maintenance, responsibility implementation, safety education, etc., to enhance the villagers' ability and level of independent management and maintenance.                                                                                                 

The forest resource conservation in Liziba faces many challenges in various aspects, which hinder the active participation of local residents in the protection of natural resources and the sustainability of the environment. These challenges include illegal logging, theft of timber, illegal purchase of wood, poaching of wild animals, and deforestation for farming. In addition, traditional living habits that rely entirely on forest resources, such as building houses and meeting basic needs like heating and cooking, also cause destruction to forest resources and ecosystems.

Farmers were introduced to principles of balanced nutrient management. This includes the role of macro- and micronutrients, visible signs of imbalance and site-appropriate application methods such as soil-based, foliar and fertigation techniques. A strong emphasis was placed on avoiding over-fertilisation, which increases input costs, reduces yields, and harms the environment.

To guide fertilisation decisions, recommendations were also shared on how to monitor nutrient status through soil and leaf analysis. This included when and how to collect, process, and interpret samples to detect nutrient imbalances not always visible through plant symptoms which supports more targeted nutrient use and long-term soil health.

The solar-powered biofermenter is a low-emission solution that automates the preparation of biological inputs such as jeevamrut, amritpani, and brahmastra used in natural farming. It addresses key challenges in the manual preparation process, which is time-consuming, labour-intensive, and physically demanding due to the need for daily stirring and the strong smell of fermenting materials.

The system comprises two tanks (for fermentation and filtration), a battery-powered motor, and a time controller. The fermenter operates entirely on solar energy and features an automatic slurry stirrer that stirs the mixture six times a day, supplying oxygen at regular intervals to support microbial activity and consistent fermentation. The six-stage filtration process allows the output to be used across different application methods: as slurry for soil application, as a filtered solution for foliar spraying, or through drip irrigation systems.

The biofermenter can be adopted at the individual farm level or as part of a shared model. In the community-based approach, one farmer becomes a service provider, preparing natural inputs and supplying them to nearby farmers for a nominal fee. This model supports local entrepreneurship and facilitates broader access to high-quality biological inputs, even for farmers who may not have the time or capacity to operate the fermenter themselves.

Effective pollination is essential for fruit set in apple orchards, which depend on cross-fertilisation due to the self-infertile nature of most varieties. A number of practical techniques can be used to ensure timely and sufficient pollination. The following approaches were promoted to increase fertilisation success and improve fruit quality:

Maintaining pollinizer variety ratios
A pollinizer variety ratio of 33% is recommended in orchards to ensure adequate availability of compatible pollen during flowering. Insufficient ratios are a common cause of poor fruit set.

Grafting pollinizer branches
Pollinizer branches from compatible varieties can be grafted onto main crop trees to improve access to compatible pollen without dedicating entire trees. Grafting helps increase pollination efficiency after two to three years.

Flower bouquet method
Cut branches of a pollinizer variety are placed in bottles or bags of water and tied within the canopy of flowering trees. This offers a temporary boost in pollinizer presence during the flowering period, though the method requires effort and the reliability of flower sources can vary.

Use of pollen dispensers
Pollen dispensers installed at hive entrances help distribute pollen when flowering is not synchronised between varieties. Bees walk through the dispenser as they exit, carrying pollen to crop flowers.

Timely hive placement and management
Honeybee colonies should be placed at 5–10% bloom to ensure pollination during the Effective Pollination Period. Recommended strength is 6–8 frames, including 3–4 frames of brood. Colonies should be placed in sheltered areas and supplied with nearby water sources to maintain activity.

To complement pollination-related benefits and promote income diversification, the project introduced beekeeping and honey processing as an additional livelihood activity for apple-growing households. Farmers and micro-entrepreneurs were supported to integrate beekeeping into their existing farming systems, with a focus on the use of native honeybee species such as Apis cerana. Participants received training on beekeeping practices, hive management, and the value-added processing of honey and related products. These activities contribute to increased resilience through alternative income sources and create economic incentives to conserve pollinator populations. By connecting pollination services with tangible livelihood benefits, the intervention encourages more sustainable and biodiversity-friendly orchard management.

To strengthen pollination services in apple orchards and support declining pollinator populations, on-farm nesting sites were introduced using simple, locally adapted methods. These included the installation of mud hives and bee hotels designed to provide shelter for both indigenous honeybees, such as Apis cerana, and wild pollinators. Native pollinator species are well suited to local climatic conditions and play a key role in apple pollination. Wild pollinators such as native bees can remain active under cooler conditions, which can limit honeybee activity. Creating nesting options directly on farms helps maintain pollinator presence during critical flowering periods and complements broader pollinator-supportive practices. The use of low-cost, locally available materials makes these measures practical and replicable in similar contexts.

The simplest and cheapest pollination measure is the protection of bees and other pollinators in orchards, as these insects play an essential role in pollinating fruit trees. The following measures help protect pollinators during plant protection activities:

• Choosing bee-friendly pesticides:
  Fruit growers should use bee-friendly pesticides, avoiding applications during flowering, to minimize their harm to bees.
• Avoidance of overdosing:
  Pesticides should be dosed according to specified instructions. Excessive doses are not effective, damage bees, and are expensive.
• Timed applications:
  Plant protection products should be applied outside flowering periods to reduce direct exposure to bees, as they are not active at night.
• Avoid unintentional treatment of flowering plants in or near the orchard:
  Insecticides harmful to bees applied to flowers under or between trees, or in neighboring areas, will damage wild insect populations. Beekeepers will avoid areas where their bees are at risk.
• Mowing of flowers before pesticide application:
  Flowers in endangered areas should be removed by mowing before applying toxic pesticides.
• Optimised spraying techniques:
  Plant protection products should be applied only to fruit trees and not to areas that do not require treatment. Spray equipment should be adjusted for low drift and targeted application. The blower must not be set too high. This saves money and protects beneficial insects.
• Respect for beehive placement:
  Products harmful to bees should not be used within at least a 20-meter radius around a beehive.
• Monitoring and control:
  Pest and disease presence in orchards should be monitored. Treatments should only be applied based on actual need, not routine. This saves money, avoids fruit residues, and protects the environment.
• Provision of bee flora in the orchards:
  In addition to apple blooms, other floral resources such as bramble, barberry, and dhain (shrubs); calendula, thistle, and clover (herbs); and pear, peach, and apricot (trees) should be provided. Floral resources are especially important during the lean winter season.
• Communication and cooperation:
  Fruit growers should coordinate with beekeepers and local associations regarding flowering phases and pesticide applications. This allows beekeepers to remove hives or close flight holes during treatments.
• Training and education:
  Fruit growers and orchard workers should be regularly informed about the proper handling of plant protection products and how to protect pollinators.
• Prohibition of hazardous pesticides:
  Growers must comply with legal regulations and avoid the use of pesticides that are particularly dangerous to bees.

With the younger generation carrying on the work, and the women continuing to infuse the community with strength and pride, Jarife remains a resilient force in Chipiona. As the association advocates for policies that will support the weirs’ preservation, its members strive to pass down the knowledge and values that make Jarife unique. In a world where traditions are increasingly difficult to maintain, the corrales de pesca stand as symbols of what can be achieved when communities come together. As one member said, “The weirs are part of us. When you’re out there, you feel connected—not only to the sea but to all the people who were here before.” For Jarife, that connection is as enduring as the tide itself, renewing with each generation. 

For many women in Jarife, their connection to the weirs has been a lifelong part of Chipiona’s community life. One member, Maria, a 54-year-old homemaker, has known about the weirs all her life but she started partaking later on. “I don’t go often, but when I do, it’s wonderful,” she shares, adding that she usually goes fish harvesting with a friend. While she might not have the same daily ties to the corrales as other commoners, her connection runs deep. “Seeing the weirs and knowing they were nearly lost makes me feel like I’m part of something important”.
Her visits to the weirs are a way of reconnecting with her hometown’s traditions, and though she’s not directly involved in their upkeep, she’s proud of what Jarife stands for. For her, the weirs are more than just places to gather fish. They symbolize Chipiona’s identity and resilience—qualities she hopes to pass down to future generations. “I’d love to know we’ve given our children at least what we received from our elders,” she reflects. “It’s not just about preserving the environment; it’s about keeping a unique part of our heritage alive.”