Introduction To Permaculture

Second Edition

Permaculture is about designing sustainable human settlements. It is a philosophy and approach to land use which weaves together microclimate, annual and perennial plants, animals, soils, water management, and human needs into intricately connected, productive communities.

Topics in this book include:
- Energy-efficient site analysis, planning and design methods
- House placement and design for template, dryland and tropical regions
- Urban permaculture: garden layouts, land access and community funding systems
- Using fences, trellis, greenhouse and shadehouse to best effect
- Chicken and pig forage systems; tree crops and pasture integration for stock
- Orchards and home woodlots for temperate, arid and tropical climates
- Permaculture gardens: energy-saving designs and techniques
- How to influence microclimate around the house and garden
- Large section on selected plant species lists, with climate tolerance, heights and uses