Member Since: 5/5/2008
Band Website: livingearthcenter.org
Band Members: Permaculture is a system of design that fosters self-sufficient environments that are beneficial for people and the planet. Through thoughtful design, based on nature's wisdom, harmonious relationships are created between the elements of a system that require minimal work or outside resources to flourish.
Influences: * Edible landscaping
* Food forests: fruit tree propagation and care
* Soil fertility
* Wise water use
* Natural building: strawbale, cob, adobe, local materials
* Animal systems: bee keeping, chickens, goats and more
* Composting
* Creating wild life areas
* Seed saving
* Beyond organics
* Fire mitigation
* Wind breaks
* Perennials
* Greenhouses and season extensions
* Food preservation: fermenting, canning, drying and more
* Creating microclimates
* Designing for sustainability
* Aquaculture
* Zero-waste in your home, office and place of worship
* Integrated pest management
Sounds Like: Permaculture Values:
* Care for the Earth
* Care for People
* Share the Surplus
Permaculture Wisdom:
* Observation
* Multiple Functions
* Multiple Elements
* Energy Cycling & Recycling
* Biological Resources
* Energy Efficiency
* Appropriate Technology
* Stack & Pack
* Diversity & Edge
* Small Scale & Intensive
* Ethics & Attitudes Matter
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