Caravan key part of 'ethical land project'

A family who have set up an ethical land project are living in a caravan in Shropshire as part of the low-carbon plan.

Janta and Merav Wheelhouse, plus their two children, live in a field in Shropshire, which they bought in an auction and called Karuna, which is a Sanscrit word meaning compassion.

After travelling each day to tend to the area, the family decided to move there and now live in a caravan, with caravan insurance, in the field, the Guardian reports.

"Trees started getting damaged and we needed to be there to look after them," Janta Wheelhouse told the newspaper.

"The next phase of the project was to establish our permaculture system for growing food, and driving backwards and forwards didn't fit with our need to reduce our carbon footprint, so we moved into a caravan surrounded by trees."

However, the local planning authority has objected to the Wheelhouse's sustainable lifestyle plans and an enquiry will decide if they can continue staying on the site next week.

Tips on sustainable living from the Environment Agency include using water sparingly and insulating homes.

Safeguard is renowned for its hands on approach to insurance and recommends that all caravanners take out Caravan Insurance for peace of mind in 2008.

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