Introduction to Permaculture : Principles and Ethics

What is the Permaculture?

Permaculture is a sustainable design approach that aims to create harmonious ecosystems mimicking patterns found in nature. It seeks to provide for human needs while promoting environmental regeneration.

Permaculture is guided by 12 principles and ethics.


They are main three Ethics:

1. Earth care: Respect and care for the planet's ecosystems and natural resources.

2. People care: Prioritize the well-being of people, fostering fair and inclusive communities.

3. Fair share: Share surplus resources and strive for equitable distribution.


The 12 principles of permaculture are as follows:

1. Observe and interact: Understand and work with the natural systems in place.

2. Catch and store energy: Efficiently capture and use resources like water and sunlight.

3. Obtain a yield: Ensure that efforts result in useful outputs to sustain the system.

4. Apply self-regulation and accept feedback: Adapt and improve based on feedback from the environment and outcomes.

5. Use and value renewable resources and services: Prioritize sustainable practices over non-renewable ones.

6. Produce no waste: Minimize waste generation by utilizing resources efficiently.

7. Design from patterns to details: Emulate natural patterns and adapt them to specific contexts.

8. Integrate rather than segregate: Foster connections between elements to create a cohesive and resilient system.

9. Use small and slow solutions: Gradually implement changes to better understand their impact.

10. Use and value diversity: Encourage diverse elements to enhance stability and productivity.

11. Use edges and value the marginal: Utilize the interfaces and boundaries to increase diversity and productivity.

12. Creatively use and respond to change: Embrace change as an opportunity for growth and adaptability.


Conclusion:

These principles and ethics form the foundation for designing sustainable and regenerative systems in permaculture.

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