Permaculture combines three key aspects:
1. an ethical framework
2. understandings of how nature works, and
3. a design approach
This unique combination is then used to support the creation of sustainable, agriculturally productive, non-polluting and healthy settlements. In many places this means adapting our existing settlements. In other cases it can mean starting from scratch. Both offer interesting challenges and opportunities.
The word 'permaculture' comes from 'permanent agriculture' and 'permanent culture' - it is about living lightly on the planet, and making sure that we can sustain human activities for many generations to come, in harmony with nature. Permanence is not about everything staying the same. Its about stability, about deepening soils and cleaner water, thriving communities in self-reliant regions, biodiverse agriculture and social justice, peace and abundance.
For more info: http://www.permaculture.org.uk
8. permaculture ethics & principles
Observe & Interact
Creatively Use &
Respond To Change
Use Edges & Value
the Marginal Catch & Store Energy
Use & Value
Diversity Ethics: Obtain A Yield
Earth Care,
Use Small &
Slow Solutions
People Care
Fair Share Apply Self Regulation &
Accept Feedback
Integrate Rather
Than Segregate
Use and Value Renewable
Resources & Services
Design from Patterns to Details
Produce No Waste
9. earth care
(protect and rebuild natures capital)
people care
(care for yourself and others)
fair share
(live simply and ensure resources are fairly shared with others)
22. Anna Evely
anna@mayaproject.org
Project Maya CIC
and Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability
Twitter: @AnnaEvely, @SustainLearning @mayaproject