Sustainability drinks #4 - permaculture
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Recommendation of a Strategy
Permaculture
Permaculture: What is it?!
'permanent + culture'
An ethical design science
Permaculture: Why?!
We need new systems with better designs.
Permaculture Ethics
Earth Care
People Care
Return of Surplus (Fair Share)
Permaculture Design
Design: an assembly of parts (elements)
Nature as a model..Permaculture is an ethical design science that seeks to mimic patterns found in nature to provide a surplus of food, energy and fibre.
Element Analysis
Energy Efficiency of system design depends on placement of elements in relation to one another
Best placement determined by element analysis
Effective Placement of Elements
Design: Maximise Connections
Every element serves at least 3 functions
Increased interconnectivity = Resilience
Science
The discovery of reliable patterns
Permaculture design mimics natural patterns
Natural Patterns
Spiral
Dendrite
Cluster
Cloud
Wave
Permaculture Herb Spiral
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.
Integrate rather than segregate.
Use small and slow solutions.
Use and value diversity.
Use edges and value the marginal.
Creatively use and respond to change.
The problem is the solution!
Permaculture: What Can I DO?!
Redesign your own environment.
Do your research!
Talk to people!
Donate to Permaculture Projects on www.wethetrees.org