Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Permaculture principles

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Which are the main directions to follow in permaculture design ?

This is a well made page which introduce you nicely in permaculture design trough the 12 permaculture principles from David Holmgren. He is an Australian environmental designer, ecological educator and writer. He is best known as one of the co-originators of the permaculture concept with Bill Mollison. 1. Observe and interact 2. Catch and store energy 3. Obtain a yield 4. Apply self regulation and accept feedback 5. Use and value renewable resources and services 6. Produce no waste 7. Design from patterns to details 8. Integrate rather than segregate 9. Use small and slow solutions 10.

Use and value diversity 11. Use edges and value the marginal 12. Creatively use and respond to change