[Sdpg] South Coast Permaculture Guild Events Listing for June 2001.

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What is Permaculture?
TheMYSTERY
  The mystery of permaculture is that there
          can never be a perfect example. Because it
          uses the principles of life itself, it
          incorporates realities and relationships that
          we can not fully rationalize.

          Permaculture practiced at the North Pole will
          be very different from permaculture practiced
          at the Equator.

          Permaculture practiced thousands of years
          ago was very different from that which is
          practiced today.

                                          The beauty of this mystery is 
that it creates a powerful sense of humility in
                                          all who attempt to design 
permacultural systems.

The mystery of Permaculture is taken by permission from the website of the 
Permaculture Landscape Company Sante Fe Permaculture www.sfpermaculture.com 
They are a landscape design, installation, maintenance and consultation 
company. "Our utilization of Permaculture techniques and Principles sets us 
apart from other landscaping companies in the area. Permaculture is the 
most forward thinking and socially responsible approach to cultivation 
presently available"  They have a great picture story part in there webpage 
to look at.
Thanks Melissa McDonald and Nate Downey

South Coast Permaculture Guild Contacts and other Organizations of Interest

South Coast Permaculture Guild Margie Bushman sbpcnet at silcom.com 805-962-2571
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman sbpcnet at silcom.com 
805-962-2571
Ojai Permaculture Guild: Dave White artdetour at mac.com 805-646-9809
Central Coast Permaculture Guild: Rob Kimmel zigge at aol.com 805-438-5745
San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council 
sdecc at igc.org (619) 298-8879
Cal Poly Student Farm in SLO:The SARC (Sustainable Ag Resource Center) 
805-756-5086
Hunter Francis wfrancis at calpoly.edu
Long Beach Organics: David Krieger-DeWitt dakd at earthlink.net 562-438-9000
Southern East Sierra: Tom Drummond 760-377-5011
Pc Institute of Southern Cal: Bill Roley DrRoley at aol.com 949-494-5843
Santoyo&Associates santoyo at earthflow.com 800-469-5857
LA EcoVillage: Lois Arkin crsp at igc.org 213/738-1254
Permaculture Activist Magazine Website <http://www.permacultureactivist.net>
Permacultura http://www.tortuga.com/permacultura/spanish/QueEsPermacultura.htm
PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION http://www.pcuonline.org

Hi everyone

June 2001 Newsletter Content:
1) List of June 2001 Events, SCPermaculture Video Discussion Group, 
Ecological Base Camp, Natural Bldg
2) List of Future Events, , Ecovillage Slideshow/Workshop, Intro to 
Permaculture, Calpoly Courses
3) Perma News+Jobs  Bill Roley needs our help, Permaculture Jobs, New 
Permaculture Book Gaia's Garden
4) List of interesting Websites - Organic 4 Life and Occidental Arts
5) Subscribe to South Coast, Central Coast, San Diego Permaculture Guild 
Listserves
6)Please send listings and events for next email news by May 28 to 
lakinroe at silcom.com


1. JUNE 2001 EVENTS
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June 14 Thurs. 7pm Permaculture Discussion Group to Cover Permaculture 
Principles and Practises in Santa Barbara CA
This month's meeting will be taking place at the Home of Larry Saltzman 26 
El Prado Place Santa Barbara.
Larry and Linda have an amazing urban garden that stacks an amazing number 
of fruit trees and understory plants with room for vegetable gardens and more.
This will be an interactive meeting showing video covering many parts of a 
lecture series on Permaculture Design by Bill Mollison one of the founders 
of Permaculture , audio tapes, other Permaculture Videos, slides and 
discussion each month. First series will last 3months and cover Design, 
Water, Natural Building etc
For more info and directions contact Margie Bushman 962-2571 or email 
sbpcnet at silcom.com.

June 9 & 10Mushrooms & Permaculture Seminar
Davis Bynum Winery 8075 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 95446
Cost $275 for both days,Sat. only - $175, Sun. only - $125.
Checks payable to: Davis Bynum Winery
Learn how to integrate mushroom cultivation into Permaculture gardens
and land restoration projects within the surroundings of a three acre
Mediterranean Food Forest. Hosted by Davis Bynum winery and Sonoma
Permaculture, this knowledge-filled weekend course will introduce
participants to highly talented mushroom authorities, permaculturists, and
cooks.
Saturday will feature Paul Stamets of Fungi Perfecti, author of
*Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms*. Paul will discuss both the
integration of edible & medicinal mushrooms into Permaculture gardens, and
the applications of mushroom cultivation to habitat restoration
On Sunday, Tom Alexander of Bemushroomed, and Charmoon Richardson of
the Wild About Mushrooms Co., will discuss how to build and operate a small
scale mushroom cultivation laboratory
Register soon. Participation will be limited to allow for individual
contact with the instructors.
For info Charmoon Richardson - seminar coordinator
phone: 707-887-1888
e-mail: charmoon at sonic.net
http://www.sonic.net/mycoperm

June 10-17 The third annual BUILD HERE NOW Natural Building and 
Permaculture Convergence
Lama Foundation in Taos County, New Mexico
Cost - Before May 1, 2001, $425; after May 1, $495. Children 5-16 half
price (childcare not provided). Cost includes three vegetarian meals per
day and on-site lodging.
Lodging options - At Lama yurt and tent with beds can accommodate 20 (bring
your own bedding or sleeping bag); RV and tent sites for 100 campers.
Hotels are available in Taos and Questa (at additional cost).

Schedule of events - The Convergence will begin June 10 with registration
from 3-5 PM, dinner at 6 PM and evening greetings and orientation at 7:30
PM. Days will be filled through June 17 with concurrent workshops in
natural building, permaculture, appropriate technology, and community
building. Afternoon field trips to Taos Pueblo and local natural building
sites are planned for midweek.
Travel information - The Albuquerque airport is 3 hours from the site.
Carpooling and shuttle service will be available. For more info contact the
Lama Foundation at (505) 586-1269 or see http://www.lamafoundation.org
A printable registration form is available at
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now2001/registration.html

June 20 Wed. 7 PM Tropicals  with Norman Beard  Santa Barbara Organic Club
Norman Beard, who started the Ventura/Santa
Barbara chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers, a non-profit organization,
in 1998. Beard is now President of CRFG, which has members in 50 states and
40 countries around the world. Beard currently raises the tropicals listed
above, plus avocados, blueberries, coffee, starfruit, passion fruit,
macadamia nut and many more. He will teach attendees how to grow these rare
fruits in our area.
For more information on this event or the club call Linda or Larry Saltzman
at 805/563-2089 or e-mail lbsaltzman at aol.com.

June 20th Wednesday, An Evening of Earth Buildings and Earth Architecture
7-9m at The Palm Theatre
(817 Palm Street in San Luis Obispo; near the corner of Palm and Chorro)
THE STRAWBALE SOLUTION and AT HOME WITH MOTHER EARTH
with an intermission of 15 minutes with the infamous Adbuster's uncommercial
PLUS the director of AT HOME WITH MOTHER EARTH David Weisman will be
available for Questions and Answers after the films!!!
$10 goes to benefit the work of HopeDance Magazine
$5 for students, seniors and disabled

June 22-28 Building a Rural Off-the-Grid
Ecological Base Camp Fee: $350.00
Tom Watson, Penny Livingston-Stark, James Stark
An advanced permaculture workshop where you will learn to
Install a water tank and solar pump, Selectively harvest Douglas Fir trees
in a way that enhances the forest and build simple structures, Build a camp
kitchen, Install solar showers, Create a Biological treatment system for 
sewage &
grey water.
It is recommended that participants have taken an Introduction to
Permaculture Course or the Permaculture Design Course.
Permaculture Institute of Northern California 2001 Courses
PO Box 341 Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-9090


2. FUTURE EVENTS
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July 21 - Tuesday, July 24 An Introduction to Permaculture: The Art of 
Better Living with
Camp Stevens, Julian, CA  Cost $200
This summer camp for adults features an introduction to "Permaculture," an
ecologically-based design process for meeting human and environmental
needs. You'll learn how to work less, enjoy life more, and care for the
Earth at the same time, just by working WITH natural systems instead of
against them. The workshop will be led by Marcia Boruta, Director, San
Diego Permaculture Center. Topics include:
* Permaculture Ethics, Patterns in Nature, and Multifunctional Design
* Natural Systems & Basic Needs: Water, Food, Waste Disposal, Shelter,
Energy, & Transportation
* Social Applications: Urban Permaculture, Voluntary Simplicity,
Globalization, Trade, & Peace
The Cost of Permaculture Camp is $200 (includes 3 nights lodging and 10 meals)
Information: San Diego Permaculture Center, (619) 298-8879 or "sdecc at igc.org"

  July 26 Thurs. 7 pm Crystal Waters Permaculture Ecovillage Australia 
Slide Show and Talk
Faulkner Gallery Main Library E Anapuma St  Santa Barbara Ca
Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond Ecological Design (Permaculture) Teachers and 
consultants
with Sustainable Futures Australia
Crystal Waters Permaculture Village in Australia is one of the most
established and successful examples that exists to date. It has received a
prestigious United Nations World Habitat Award for its "pioneering work in
demonstrating new ways of low-impact sustainable living" and has been listed
in the top 40 of the UN’s Environmental Best Practices database. Crystal
Waters offers a model for their successful development.
Cosponsored by South Coast Hopedance,South Coast Permaculture Guild, Ojai 
Permaculture Guild and LA.Ecovillage, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
For more Info contact
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network  805-962-2571 sbpcnet at silcom.com
Crystal Waters Slide Show also happening in Ojai Friday evening July 27 and
LA Ecovillage, Los Angeles Sunday , Mon.July 29,30 call Lois Arkin 
crsp at igc.org 213/738-1254

July 28 9-5 Ecovillage Design Course , Taft Gardens Ojai
Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond Ecological Design (Permaculture) Teachers and 
consultants
Cost for all day workshop $100

Ecovillage Design is a new and innovative field of design that is emerging 
to address our current environmental and social crises in a holistic, 
integrated and positive way, providing sustainable and long-term solutions.

International ecological design teachers and consultants, Morag Gamble and 
Evan Raymond, from Crystal Waters Permaculture Village, Australia

This workshop provides an opportunity to explore the integrated approach of 
planning and designing ecologically sustainable human settlements and 
presents an overview of the design principles used in successful projects 
around the world.

Ecovillages are designed with ecology in mind and encourage people who live 
in and visit them to develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of 
the natural world- to create beneficial relationships between the 
ecological, social, economic and spiritual aspects of their lives. The aim 
is to engage people fully with their head, heart and hands.

Many aspects of ecovillages will be explored during this workshop including:
· What is an ecovillage
· Ecovillage design considerations
· Design for sustainable land management
· Infrastructure development for ecological settlements
· Healthy houses and low impact buildings
· Ecological waste management strategies
· Developing a sense of community belonging
· Community Structures
· Right livelihood and strengthening the local economy

The workshop will include images and case studies of international 
ecovillages, demonstrating the diversity of ways in which ecovillage design 
principles can be applied to meet the needs of local communities and 
environments.
For more Info contact and to register for the course
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network  805-962-2571 sbpcnet at silcom.com

GO ORGANIC THIS SUMMER
At Cal Poly’s Student Experimental Farm!
SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN EXTENDED EDUCATION

July 10, 17 and 24. 6:00 ­ 8:30 p.m. Traditional Wisdom for Health and 
Healing
Instructor: Craig Lane, Certified Nutritionist and Herbalist
Dates: Tuesday evenings - July 10, 17 and 24. 6:00 ­ 8:30 p.m.
This three-part series will cover the basics in health and healing from a
traditional healing arts perspective. Insightful theories on healing from
ancient China and India (Oriental philosophy) will be emphasized. Students
will learn practical ideas for devising a dietary plan (based on natural 
foods)
suitable for their needs as well as culinary tips for preparing healthful,
balanced meals. The Student Farm will provide the opportunity for students to
witness first-hand the cultivation of many of the foods and herbs discussed.
Fee: Three part series, $75. Individual Class, $35.
See Below for Registration

July 14, 21, 28, August 4 and 11. Sat. 9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 noon Market Gardening
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Moore, Biodynamic Farmer / Bio-Ag Consultant
This five-part class will present and explore a variety of profitable growing
methods and marketing alternatives for large-scale gardeners and small
farmers. Special emphasis will be placed on Biodynamic growing methods and
design and implementation of community supported (CSA) marketing programs.
Hands-on methods will be explored on the Student Farm site.
Fee: Five part series, $125.
For enrollment and detailed information (including CEU possibilities), please
contact: Cal Poly Extended Education www.extendededucation.calpoly.edu
756-2053

July 21/22 and 28/29, August 11/12 and 18/19 and September 1/2 and 
8/9  9:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m.
Permaculture Design Series Six weekend sessions. Saturdays and Sundays
Instructor: Larry Santoyo, Ecological Designer / Land Use Planner
Permaculture is a practical design process modeled on balanced ecosystems.
This holistic approach to harmonizing human activity with the natural
environment has been used successfully to enhance air and water quality,
increase food production, minimize waste, promote biodiversity and strengthen
community relationships. Through both instructor presentations and hands-on
projects, students in this 12 session series will learn to interpret “patterns
in nature” and to apply them with insight and creativity at home, at work and
in their communities. This course will benefit all people interested in
sustainable living practices.
Fee: Series, $480. Per class, $50.
For enrollment and detailed information (including CEU possibilities), please
contact: Cal Poly Extended Education www.extendededucation.calpoly.edu
756-2053

Permaculture Design Certificate Courses Sept 30- Oct 13 2001
Permaculture On Ground Training Oct 15 -26
These course supports efforts to develop a North American demonstration
of sustainable agriculture and commerce at the deactivated Louisiana
Army Ammunition Plant, where plans are under way to renovate the area
using Permaculture practices. It is amazing place to learn permaculture.
Contact for more info
Northwest Louisiana Commerce Center
2618 York Ave
Minden, Louisiana 71055
877 459-5120 and 318-459-5185
www.nwlcc.com

Oct. 27-28 Plaster and Cob Workshop
Penny Livingston-Stark
Come Explore the Magic of Mud. Learn how to buiild garden walls and benches
with cob. During this workshop you will also learn to make your own interior
paints and plasters using all non-toxic ingredients. These finishes surpass
most commercially available paints and plasters in quality and asthetics.
Fee: $250.00
Permaculture Institute of Northern California 2001 Courses
PO Box 341 Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-9090

Pattern and Design Nov. 11-12
Richard Feather Anderson & Penny Livingston-Stark
Our world surrounds us with patterns indicating the many processes that
created them. By applying natural patterning to design, we create
environments that are harmonious within the natural systems surrounding us.
In this course discover the many functions of patterns and learn how to
enhance or eliminate, diffuse or concentrate various energies through
pattern application. Fee: $300
Permaculture Institute of Northern California 2001 Courses
PO Box 341 Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-9090

Permaculture Courses at Earth Haven Ecovillage in North Carolina
Contact: Culture's Edge, 1025 Camp Elliott Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711, 
828-669-3937,
Courses in Permaculture Training , Design Courses ,Permaculture Residency 
Programs, Village Design, Sustainable Forestry, Natural Building and more 
starting March 17
http://www.permaculture.net/~EPTA/Culture'sEdge.htm


3.PERMA NEWS AND EMPLOYMENT
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Annoucement of illness of Bill Roley Permaculture Teacher
Long time Permaculture Designer and Teacher Bill Roley has been going thru 
a longterm struggle with Throat Cancer and needs the community support. For 
20 years in Southern Ca Bill  "long time leader in
ecosensibility for this region and beyond, founding permaculture institute of
southern california, sprout acres, center for regenerative studies, and
teacher .as a sensitive energy being i know he'd appreciate positive vibes 
towards his healing."
If you can help please consider sending some financial support to help him 
in the ongoing months
Please send your gifts and cards directly to:
Bill Roley
1120 Keller Way
Laguna Beach, California 92651

Part-time employment and intern opportunities available.
The Artistry of Biodiversity
Be a part of a sustainable earth works team. Help construct and maintain 
edible landscapes...install and care for orchard "food forests," ponds and 
water systems...learn to care for and harvest a "rare" foods and fruit 
collection and tend specialty market gardens...learn the art of building 
with stone, bamboo, strawbales and mud...and much more
Have fun, work hard, help the world be a better place!
Male or female, Permaculture Design Course graduates preferred. Must be 
reliable, flexible and fit for heavy work, willing to learn and must have a 
sense of humor!
Hourly wage depending on experience.
Contact
Larry Santoyo
EarthFlow Designs
800.469.5857
santoyo at earthflow.com

CREDIT UNION MANAGER
FT or PT - Permaculture Credit Union in Santa Fe, New Mexico is seeking a 
manager to manage all facets of its credit union. Permaculture CU is a 
$500,000 credit union with approximately 200 members. It is the first 
credit union to be chartered in New Mexico in 30 years. The field of 
membership covers Permaculture members all over the world, but primarily 
located in NM, AZ, & CA. Qualified candidates will have 5 years of broad 
management experience covering all aspects of running a financial 
institution including development of a credit union, marketing, lending, 
finance and operations; familiarity with financial institution auditing 
procedures; ability to work with volunteers; excellent skills in 
communication and leadership. Including the manager this will be a 2-person 
office. This position is available full or part-time. The salary for full 
time employment is $30,000 per year, however part-time employment at a 
higher rate of pay would be considered. Please forward your resume to: fax 
(505) 899-6352 or email: memarso at swcp.com EOE

PERMACULTURIST IN WEST VIRGINIA!
We are looking for vibrant people with a permaculture passion to join us in 
our community., the Gesundheit! Institute in West Virginia,. Primary is 
your exuberance for participation as well as your capacity to care for your 
own delight. Simultaneous is your 10 plus years of direct , full time 
application of Permaculture Principles with a focus on food production and 
energy efficient buildings. Ultimately, we aim to be an example of 
generating our own food and fuel supplies. Untapped is our land's capacity 
to generate consistent hyroelectric power. Direct your first flirts to our 
land staff at 304-653-4438 or email greena at patchadams.org

JUST RELEASED PERMACULTURE BOOK
GAIA'S GARDEN A GUIDE TO HOME SCALE GARDENS

The first book to locate Permaculture in the American Landscape

Activist Editor Toby Hemenway has assembled a practical and user friendly 
guide to backyard permaculture. Skillfully written and full of examples 
from the foremost permaculture gardens across the country, the text 
introduces permaculture principles at work, explaining the basics of this 
ingenious language of design. Chapters cover Soil, Water Management, and 
Choice of Plants, as well as more advanced subjects as Interplanting, 
Guilds, Forest Gardens and Garden Evolution. Drawing on a wealth of 
Permaculture Lessons and Lore, the author documents the dramatic successes 
of ordinary men and women in bringing barren landscapes to life and in 
doing so, he swings wide the permaculture gate for all garden lovers to enter.

GAIA'S GARDEN
A Guide to Home-Scale PERMACULTURE
240 pages copiously illustrated with table of useful species organized by 
size, type, hardiness requirements and yields plus glossary, bibliography 
and resources, list suppliers, and a forward by John Todd
$25.00 + 2.50 shipping
Send check to
The Permaculture Activist
PO Box 1209
Black Mountain NC 28711

Hopedance Magazine Pathways to Sustainable Living and Positive solutions
A magazine that comes out every two months is a great source of information 
on activities for the Permaculture Community in Southern Ca and our 
activities we Santa Barbara Permaculture Network are involved as editors 
and distributors latest issue May/June  Affordable and Sustainable Housing, 
issue can be picked up free in Ojai , Ventura, SLO outlets
Please subscribe to support this great regional magazine at $20 per year 6 
issues
P.O. Box 15609
San Luis Obispo Ca 93406
hopedance at aol.com   www.hopedance.org

Announcing the Opening of The Permaculture Credit Union
The Permaculture Credit Union is a reality. A new kind of environmentally 
responsive financial institution has been created and chartered. It is 
possibly the first credit union founded upon the Earth Care principles of 
Permaculture ethics, namely respect for natural systems, respect for 
people, and no waste ( which in banking will mean the reinvestment and 
recycling of surplus back into the community being served). Our mission is 
to pool the financial resources of people who subscribe to these ethical 
principles and provide a financial vehicle that will allow these resources 
to be put to work creating a sound sustainable, environmentally responsible 
future. We believe we have targeted a market that is severely unserved by 
existing financial institutions- those people who are committed to a 
cleaner environment, healthy food and water, sustainable energy use, and a 
more conscious lifestyle. It will create the opportunity for members to 
control the use of money in the community and contribute to the 
revitalization of local well-being.
         The PCU is now close to 200 with $500,000 in share and term and 
needs to grow to $1,000,000 in order to offer more services to the 
Permaculture Community.
Permaculture Credit Union
4250 Cerrillo Road
Santa Fe , NM 87505 (505) 954-3479 fax (505) 424-1624  perma at pcuonline.org
http://www.pcuonline.org/


4. WEBSITES OF INTEREST
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Organic 4 Life www.Organic4Life.net Organic 4 Life is growing! We have 
recently added new information about Farmer's Markets and local restaurants 
that serve organic foods. We will continue to develop and be a resource for 
locating All Things Organic in and around Ventura County, California. 
Organic 4 Life maintains a calendar of events that support sustainable 
living in Ventura County, California.
If you have any questions, comments or additions please contact us at: 
mail at organic4life.net
Thank you Ventura Chiropractic Family for hosting

Occidental Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 
http://www.oaec.org/OAEC_descrip.shtml#perm in Northern Cal offers a number 
of Permaculture Courses, Permaculture Design Intensive SEP 15 - SEP 28 
Penny Livingston and Brock Dolman,Sustainable Forestry JUN 2 with Tim Metz 
and Brock Dolman, Watersheds - Basins of Relations: Starting and Sustaining 
Community Watershed Groups JUL 27 - 30, Introduction to Permaculture. Check 
out the other courses they give.


5.LISTSERVE
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To get Up to Date Permaculture Ongoing Announcements for courses , events 
and posting of articles of interest try subscribing to our local 
Permaculture Listserves ccpg serves San Lois Obispo ,scpg serves Santa 
Barbara down and including Los Angeles, and sdpg serves San Diego area. 
Below are the instructions how to sign up
thanks to John Howe for setting them up
this works the same for each separate list:
central coast list(ccpg at arashi.com), south coast(scpg at arashi.com), and the 
san diego
list (sdpg at arashi.com)

TO SUBSCRIBE to this mailing listserve

Basically, the info is more web based now so log on the each website you 
want to subscribe to
SoCal PCG subscription
http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/scpg
SanDiego PCG subsciption
http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/sdpg
CentralCoast Cal PCG subscription
http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ccpg


Please send listings and events for next email news by June 28 to 
lakinroe at silcom.com

Mail Address    South Coast Permaculture Guild and Santa Barbara 
Permaculture Network
                 224E Figueroa ST #C
                 Santa Barbara CA 93101

"What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any
group is doing on the planet. We don't know what details of a truly
sustainable future are going to be like, but we need options, we need
people experimenting in all kinds of ways and permaculturists are one of
the critical gangs that are doing that."
Dr David Suzuki geneticist, broadcaster
and international environmental advocate

Permaculture education includes principles and practices of
sustainable soil, water, crop, forest, architectural, business, and
finance systems ­ ethical investment, community loan support and small
business management.

Taken from the Latin, permanens, to endure or persist through time and
cultura, cultures - permaculture is an interdisciplinary design
science focused on sustainable system design. Sustainable systems are
defined as those that, over their lifetime, produce energy equivalent
to or in excess of what they consume.

Permaculture operates on three ethics: care of the earth, care of the
species and return of excess to the first two.

The Movement
Permaculture is also a world wide network and movement of individuals and 
groups working in both rich and poor countries on all continents. Largely 
unsupported by government or business, these people are contributing to a 
sustainable future by reorganizing their life and work around permaculture 
design principles. In this way they are creating small local changes but 
ones which are directly and indirectly influencing action in the wider 
environment, organic agriculture, appropriate technology, communities and 
other movements for a sustainable world. After 20 years Permaculture may 
rank as one of Australia's most significant "intellectual exports".





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