What is PERMACULTURE? Permaculture is a word introduced by an Australian Ecologist, Bill Mollison and his student, David Holmgren in 1978. Permaculture literally translates into "permanent culture." According to Bill Mollison, "Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human environments." A holistic, integrated system that can be applied to develop productive ecosystems in the human culture, Permaculture promotes organic agriculture which does not pollute the environment, nor does it engage in pesticide use.
A system of ecologically designed human habitats and food production, Permaculture is a means of utilizing land in the most proficient way. Striving for community growth through peaceful integration of dwellings, annual and perennial plants, soils, microclimate and water to enhance productive environments, Permaculture is an inter-relationship of correct placement in landscaping.
Repeating designs found in nature, Permaculture is an ecological means of producing foodstuffs through multi-use vegetation, mulch and trellising and animal integration for nutrient recycling purposes.
Additionally, Permaculture promotes energy-efficient structures, adequate water filtration systems, recycling and other beneficial earth-friendly systems in "eco-villages."
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