For those who haven't heard the term "permaculture" or are unsure of its meaning, here are a few definitions as written by others:
o The design of sustainable human habitats based on the observation of natural systems and uses ecological principles to increase diversity and productivity of local human ecosystems. Permaculture designs incorporate food, energy, and shelter for people and animals while linking the needs and outputs of each element of the system. The result is a dynamic yet stable system that sustains itself. Permaculture designs can be developed for any climate and on any scale, from balconies to entire villages.
o The conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of landscape and people providing their food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way.
o According to Bill Mollison, the creator of the Permaculture Design Concept, "Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of landscape and people providing their food, energy, shelter and material and non-material needs in a sustainable way. Permaculture design is a system of assembling conceptual, material and strategic components in a pattern which functions to benefit life in all it's forms."
The course cost will include lodging, meals and a permaculture manual. More information on the course, including a course outline, the cost, instructor bios and other details will be posted here soon.
Please set these dates aside. If you would like to talk about the course before the next announcement, send an email to rcc@netdirect.net.
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It was fun riding with you guys while we looked for solsberry hill.
http://www.solsberryhill.com/.
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