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As the world hurtles toward ecological disaster, landscape architect Louis De Jaeger takes on the impossible: transforming barren sand dunes into a thriving food forest. Dune Forest is an inspiring documentary that chronicles a seven-year journey of experimentation, failure, and triumph, proving that even the harshest landscapes can yield life.

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Driven by a determination to combat desertification—a crisis predicted to claim 90% of the planet's land by 2050—the film captures the grit and ingenuity required to regenerate soil and create sustainable ecosystems.

 

Through innovative techniques like nutrient recycling, grafting, and using "weeds" as free fertilizers, Louis turns infertile sand into rich, organic soil, supporting citrus trees, strawberries, and even mulberries.

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Blending scientific insight with personal resilience, Dune Forest is more than an ecological experiment; it’s a call to action. The film shows that hope lies not in avoiding failure but in learning from it. With each planted tree and thriving leaf, it reminds us that regeneration is possible, even in the face of climate adversity.

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Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or simply curious about the planet's future, Dune Forest invites you to reimagine what's possible—starting with a single seed.