Permaculture can be defined as a system of applied design for the creation of sustainable human habitat.

David Holmgren says a current definition is: Consciously designed landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for provision of local needs. People, their buildings and the way in which they organise themselves are central to permaculture. (2002)

Rosemary Morrow says Permaculture is about designing sustainable human settlements.

Permaculture Blue Mountains

• Incorporate Permaculture ethics and design principles when planning and implementing projects and activities.
• Develop projects and activities to promote sustainability using the design principles of Permaculture
• Support strategies for food, energy and water security in the Blue Mountains.
• Build connections and partnerships with individuals and other groups across the greater Blue Mountains and beyond to promote sustainable living.
• Support the creation of a community garden in each village.
• Care for people, care for earth and share surplus.
• Conduct ourselves in a way that is open, ethical and accountable.

Permaculture Blue Mountains (PBM) is composed of teams:

Garden Team

Living Skills Team

Implementing permaculture design principles

Communication & Networking Team

Making group communication easier

Events and Fundraising Team

Managing our events

Education Team

Advocacy

• Care of the earth
• Care of people
• The sharing of resources to help others achieve their needs
• And reduce consumption

• Observe and Interact
• Catch and Store Energy
• Obtain a Yield
• Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback
• Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services
• Produce No Waste
• Design from Patterns to Details
• Intergrate Rather Than Segregate
• Use Small and Slow Solutions
• Use and Value Diversity
• Use Edges and Value the Marginal
• Use and Respond to Change Creatively