The Permaculture Transition Manual: A Comprehensive Resource for Resilient Living

by Ross Mars

Harness the power of permaculture to thrive, not just survive, the great transition from fossil fuels Caught between climate change and a fossil fuel-driven economy that demands ever more growth, the world faces a great transition―by design or disaster―away from fossil fuels to an alternative renewable energy future. But what proven tools are available to aid in making a successful, deliberate transition to resilient and sustainable living? For the first time, the power of permaculture design has been brought to bear on the great transition problem. In the process, acclaimed permaculture teacher and designer Ross Mars has distilled his considerable knowledge into the ultimate permaculture resource for resilient and sustainable living. The Permaculture Transition Manual is packed with information on permaculture design principles, gardening, soil building, nutrient-dense food growing, including top plant and tree selections for all climatic zones. Coverage extends to rainwater harvesting and irrigation, human waste management, and strategies for rural properties plus a unique focus on applying permaculture to small urban spaces for decluttering and efficient food growing. Also covered are hand tools, food preservation, alternative renewable energy production, low-carbon housing, and a plethora of nearly forgotten and cozy skills such as soap making, basket weaving, seed saving, rope and candle making, and more. On the desert island of a world in decline this is the one-stop guide to vibrant, resilient and sustainable living you'll want to take with you. Ross Mars is a scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science, entrepreneur and highly-regarded permaculture teacher and designer. Author of The Basics of Permaculture Design , he manages Candlelight Farm, a permaculture demonstration site and training center in Western Australia.

Genres: Gardening, Sustainability

288 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2016

Reviews

[Jacqueline M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is like the 3rd book I've read on "permaculture" and I still don't know what it is beyond perennial vegetables and the 3 sisters. At this point I think it's something made up by hippies. Fully a third of this book was dedicated to decluttering INSIDE the home. I guess it's related to gardening but I'm not really sure.

[Zoe Schamehorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read. Lots of practical information on how to be more self sufficient and sustainable.
I learned so much!