Bioregional Living: Whole Site Permaculture Design Intensive
By Center for Bioregional Living
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Design your property for sustainability and regeneration with a whole-site permaculture approach, integrating various systems for resilient living.
- Learn whole-site analysis and mapping for homesteads and farms.
- Integrate renewable energy and water systems effectively.
- Siting buildings and earthworks for optimal function.
- Understand agroecology and agro-tourism principles.
- Gain practical skills for landscape-scale design.
Why It Matters
Holistic permaculture design creates self-sufficient ecosystems, reducing external inputs and increasing resilience against environmental changes, ultimately fostering long-term sustainability.
What to Do Next
Sketch a base map of your property and identify key features like water flow and sun exposure.
Recommended for: Ideal for landowners, farmers, and community organizers eager to develop regenerative and resilient living systems on their properties.
This two-day intensive course focuses on whole-site permaculture design for homesteads, farms, and communities. It covers landscape reading, topography, hydrology, whole-site analysis, mapping, siting buildings, earthworks, off-grid energy and water systems, natural building, agro-tourism, and agroecology. The course includes hands-on activities and locally sourced meals, providing practical experience in designing sustainable and regenerative systems at a landscape scale. It is suitable for those wanting to deepen their understanding of integrated site design and ecological living.
Source: permaculturenewyork.com
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