Introduction to PermacultureThe book that started it all, this revised edition of a classic weaves together philosophies of land-use, hands-on techniques of soil, agricultural, and livestock management, earth-friendly irrigation, and more, to form a very clear and inspiring picture of how sustainable agriculture not only can but must be made to work. Simple line illustrations throughout. |
Contents
PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES | 1 |
BROADSCALE SITE DESIGN | 33 |
PATTERN UNDERSTANDING | 67 |
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