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Permaculture is a philosophy and design system which is ethics based. I sometimes define Permaculture as "Practical sustainability".

 

The ethics are 

  • Care for the earth
  • Care for the people
  • Create and share the surplus
  • Care for all beings (the optional ethic or is it?)planet

 
 
 
 
Some of the permaculture design principles, as set forth by Bill Mollison, include:

 

  • Relative location
  • Each element performs multiple functions
  • Essential functions are supported by many elements
  • Energy efficient planning
  • Using biological resources
  • Energy cycling
  • Small-scale intensive systems
  • Stacking and packing
  • Polyculture and diversity of species
  • Increasing "edge" within a system
  • Observe and replicate natural patterns
  • Pay attention to scale
  • Attitude

 

David Holmgren tweaked them:

1. Observe & Interact

2. Catch & Store Energy

3. Obtain a Yield

4. Apply Self-regulation & Accept Feedback

5. Use & Value Renewable Resources and Services 

6. Produce No Waste

7. Design From Patterns to Details

8. Integrate Rather Than Segregate

9. Use Small and Slow Solutions

10. Use and Value Diversity

11. Use Edges and Value the Marginal

12. Creatively Use and Respond to Change

 

Check out Austin Permaculture Guild's website www.austinperm.com for upcoming classes in the Austin Area

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