Observe and Interact
Permaculture begins with thoughtful observation rather than action. By engaging with nature, we learn its patterns, allowing us to design solutions that suit the specific conditions of our environment.
Capture and Store Energy
Permaculture teaches us to collect resources when abundant and save for times of need. This applies to capturing water, sunlight, or even human labor energy to create sustainable systems with continuous productivity.
Obtain a Yield
Ensure that your work is rewarded with a yield that sustains and benefits you and the environment. Diversifying yields can provide a buffer against unpredictable events or failures in a system.
Apply Self-regulation
Self-regulation is vital in permaculture to prevent depletion of resources. By setting and following ethical boundaries, we avoid negative impact and ensure that systems are resilient and sustainable.
Use Renewable Resources
Favoring renewable resources minimizes environmental impact and promotes sustainability. This principle encourages the use of systems that regenerate rather than deplete, like composting as opposed to chemical fertilizers.
Produce No Waste
In permaculture, waste is seen as an unused resource. Designing to minimize waste creates a circular system where outputs become inputs elsewhere, mimicking natural ecosystems' efficiency.
Design from Patterns
Permaculture looks to natural patterns and edges for inspiration, understanding that these interfaces between things are often the most productive and diverse. Designing in this way can lead to more resilient and efficient systems.
What initiates permaculture?
Immediate action and intervention.
Thoughtful observation of nature.
Collecting resources first.
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