permaculture design
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This presentation is used to guide students through the ethics and principles of permaculture design.TRANSCRIPT
Demonstrate knowledge of
permaculture and plan a site
Hortykim
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
What is permaculture?
Permaculture is a method of
design that can be applied
to home, garden, workplace
and cities in such a way as
to provide for our basic
needs with minimum
damage to the environment.
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
What is permaculture?
“Permaculture is based on the observation of natural systems, the wisdom contained in traditional farming systems, and modern scientific and technological knowledge. Although based on good ecological models, permaculture creates a cultivated ecology, which is designed to produce more human and animal food than is generally found in nature."
from Introduction to Permacultureby Bill Mollison.
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
"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
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
“Permaculture is revolution disguised as organic gardening”
from Permaculture – A Beginners Guide
by Graham Burnett
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
“It is our collective responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.”
Dalai Lama
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
“Permaculture is defined as consciously designed landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for the provision of local needs…more precisely I see permaculture as the use of systems, thinking and design principles that provide the organising framework for implementing the above vision.”
from Pathways to Sustainability by David Holmgren
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
“Observe nature thoroughly rather than labour thoughtlessly.’
from One Straw Revolution by
Masanoby Fukuoka
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture quotes
“ Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than
against nature; of protracted & thoughtful observation, rather than protracted & thoughtless labour; & of looking at plants & animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system.”
Bill Mollison
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics
The backbone of permaculture design is supported by the following ethics:
• Earthcare• Peoplecare• Fairshare
These ethics are a constant reference point whether you are planning a herb garden or a township.
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Earthcare
This first core value relates to the belief that the earth is the source of life.
Some people even think the earth --- its living and non-living inhabitants ---functions as a self- regulating organism. (Check out the Gaia hypothesis for more details on this theory.)
Regardless, we have a duty of care to the earth and the right to live but value all of its finite resources.
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Earthcare
What things can you think of when it comes to considerations that would relate to caring for the earth?
Eg.The importance of
clean air and
water.
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Earthcare
• Conservation of biodiversity
• Clean air and water• Restoration and
conservation of forests, habitats and soils
• Recycling and pollution reduction
• Conservation of energy and natural resources
• Appropriate technology
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Peoplecare
What are some key considerations when it comes to caring for people?
Eg. Healthy food
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Peoplecare
• Health and well-being
• Nourishment with good food
• Lifelong learning• Meaningful work• Community
belonging• Open
communication• Trust and respect
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Fairshare
What are some key considerations when it comes to sharing ? What can be shared?
Eg. Networking and
sharing
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics - Fairshare
• Co-operation• Networking and
sharing• Distribution of
resources and wealth• Reduction of
consumerism• Rethinking current
notions of growth, progress and development
• Making a contribution
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture ethics
So the ticket here is to ask yourself: Will my actions support
one or more of these fundamental permaculture ethics?
How can I weave these
ethics into my
permaculture
design/lifestyle?
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Permaculture principles
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
ANow that we have considered how to include the permaculture ethics, we can start to look at the permaculture principles.
These principles may vary in their wording, depending on where you find the information. For the purpose of our exercise, we will use the 12 principles outlined by David Holmgren.
Permaculture principles
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
• 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
Permaculture principles
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
• Design from patterns• 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
Permaculture principles
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
Now grab a principle or two and, working with 2 or 3 other people, brainstorm as many practical applications of the principles as you can.
Produce no waste, eg. build a worm farm.
Resources and references
Hortykim, Otago Polytechnic 2009
http ://enhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture
http://ventnorpermaculture.wordpress.com/about/permaculture-quotes/
Photos hortykim
Course notes and experiences from Permaculture Design short course (Peta Hudson) 2008.