An example map displaying both sectors and zones; two key aspects of permaculture site analysis.

In permaculture design sectors are a way of considering the external forces that move into a site such as prevailing wind direction, site orientation and aspect (north, south, east, west, etc.), winter/summer sun paths, underlying geological make-up (bedrock causing clay or sandy soil types, etc.), frost pockets and so on. Sector analysis is used to determine how we might best take steps to either utilise or counter such factors.

As with a zone map, a sector map will often center on a house or other important building.

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Sectors frequently mapped include:

  • maximal and minimal solar exposure (Summer and Winter)
  • desirable views of the local landscape
  • seasonal prevailing wind directions
  • nearby traffic, construction or neighbors
  • access roads through the property
  • potential fire hazard
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Keywords permaculture
Authors Ethan
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Ported from https://permaculture.fandom.com/wiki/Zones_(Permaculture) (original)
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 1 pages link here
Aliases Sector
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Created October 10, 2015 by Ethan
Modified April 14, 2023 by Felipe Schenone
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