What Is Permaculture?
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)
Ethics of Permaculture
- Care of the earth
- Care of people
- The sharing of resources to help others achieve their needs
- And reduce consumption
Permaculture Design Principles
- 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
