What is Permaculture?

Permaculture is an ecological design system that works towards harmonious integration of landscape and people to provide food, shelter, energy and other needs in a sustainable way.  It takes into account food production, housing and structures, sustainable technologies, energy, natural resources, landscapes, animal systems, plant systems, and social and economic structures.

Permaculture can be practiced anywhere.  It is applicable to urban and rural conditions, all climates and any scale of design.

Permaculture is about working with, rather than against, nature. Permaculture = PERMAnent AgriCULTURE + PERMAnent CULTURE

Permaculture draws upon traditional practices of earth stewardship integrated with appro­priate modern technology. The term “Permaculture” was coined in the 1970’s by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Today, Permaculture work is being carried out in over 100 countries by thousands of permaculture design course graduates.

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Permaculture Ethics are Earth care • People care • Fair share