Amazing Tips to Start Your Homestead with Trevor Andrei

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We're going to take a turn in Season 2 and dive deeper into sustainable living! Today I'm talking with Trevor Andrei, Australia's preeminent survivalist.  Trevor has lived most of his adult life, traveling through Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia before settling in the state of Victoria in Australia. He's done many years as an Outback tour guide and in mining. He's a single pureblood father. He's sponsored by a gun shop and he loves sharing his skills.

Get ready for a masterclass on essential topics like permaculture, survival techniques, starting a homestead, and the intricacies of Section 32/Vendor's Statements in property buying. Trevor shares insightful tips on recognizing and dealing with land overlays, vegetation offsets, soil preparation, and how to identify and use bush tucker plants. The episode also delves into ethical hunting for controlling feral species and ensuring your property's and its native wildlife's health and safety. Tune in for practical advice on building your homestead sustainably and responsibly.

00:00 Welcome to Season Two
02:07 Introducing Our First Guest: Trevor Andre
03:28 Understanding Property Overlays and Legalities
13:25 Dealing with Toxins and Soil Health
17:25 Permaculture Practices and Soil Management
34:39 Hugelkultur Beds and Raised Garden Challenges
35:45 Permaculture Principles: Embracing Weeds
37:22 Bush Tucker: An Introduction
39:58 The Benefits of Edible Weeds
45:44 Hunting for Homesteading: Getting Started
54:32 Ethical Hunting and Wildlife Management
01:08:54 Concluding Thoughts on Health and Sustainability

Trevor offers a wide range of homestead and prepper supplies at his website: https://www.survivalshopprepperswarehouse.com/

Learn more on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@TrevsBushcraft

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