Mission Seedbomb: Guerilla Gardening on a Massive Scale
May 14, 2009 · Print This Article
Inspired by a story about an America pilot dropping candies instead of bombs into post-World War II Berlin, designer Hwang Jin wook has created a project called ‘Mission Seedbomb’ that would pelt desert land with capsules full of soil and seeds.
Biodegradable plastic ‘bombs’ containing artificial soil and seeds would be dispersed from a bomber aircraft over areas that have fallen victim to desertification due to deforestation. The plastic casing would melt away as the seedling matured, leaving behind nothing but vegetation.
Yanko Design rightly points out that a lot of thought and care would have to go into such a project to ensure that the seedlings could survive in such harsh environments, as well as preventing even more ecological damage through the introduction of non-native plants. Simplifying this concept to ditch the plastic casings and use the same sort of seed bombs that everyday guerrilla gardeners use might be a better idea.
But, it’s a fascinating concept. The idea of ‘bombing’ the earth with a symbol of life and hope instead of with weapons is certainly one that would appeal to environmental activists and fans of guerrilla gardening. With contribution from botanists, this idea could bloom into something fantastic.
Link [Yanko Design]
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