Huertos Familiares
Huertos Familiares is a town located in the southeast of the Tiltil commune. it has a population of around 4000 residents. The local economy of Huertos Familiares is primarily based on small-scale industries and agriculture, including crop cultivation and livestock farming. Additionally, the presence of the Santiago Solar installation and Agricola Bauza along Ruta 5 indicates a focus on renewable energy and agribusiness in the area.
Huertos Familiares is situated at the intersection of two major South American routes: Ruta Santa Teresa, which extends eastward toward Argentina, and Ruta 5, which connects to the Pan-American Highway, spanning the entire American continent.
Huertos Familiares is situated in a region characterized by volcanic hills and a complex geological history shaped by past glacial and volcanic activity. The area includes Morrena de Piedra Pómez (Pumice Moraine) from the Penultimate Glacial Period. This formation consists of pumice stone deposits, a lightweight volcanic rock formed from explosive volcanic eruptions. Pumice is highly porous and influences local soil drainage and vegetation growth (in what way?)
The prevailing wind in Huertos Familiares often originates from the east.
The garden of this project is located next to a new housing project in the southeast. The garden spans approximately 3.42 hectares, with a gentle slope descending from the northeast to the southwest.
