Survival Guides
Each bioregion has unique challenges and opportunities.
Select your climate type for localized guidance on food, water, shelter, and community building.
Mediterranean
Hot-dry summers, mild wet winters
"Water harvesting is your first priority"
Temperate
Four seasons, deciduous forests
"Master the art of preservation and storage"
Tropical
Year-round growing, high rainfall
"Build multi-story systems that mimic the forest"
Arid
Water scarcity, extreme heat
"Every drop counts—harvest and shade"
Urban
Infrastructure-dependent, heat islands
"Know your neighbours, retrofit everything"
Alpine
Short seasons, altitude zonation
"Grow fast, store deep, stay warm"
Coastal
Maritime influence, salt exposure
"Embrace the sea, protect from storms"
Grasslands
Open plains, wind, fire
"Work with grazing and grass cycles"
Not sure which bioregion?
Start by understanding your watershed, soil type, and climate patterns. Chapter 1 will help you identify where you are and what your land can provide.
Read Chapter 1: What Is a Bioregion? →