Essence of Permaculture

by David Holmgren

A 16 page summary of permaculture concept and principles taken from Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren.

It contains an introduction to permaculture, thoughts about the future of the movement and the values and use of the permaculture principles. A great way to expand your knowledge in preparation for the full length book.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Unfinished

16 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Richard Telford · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good little summary of the concept of the permaculture design principles and permaculture flower. A preparation for his major work, Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. Available for free from his website.

[HDubbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good summary of permaculture design principles. Recommended before starting a giant tome, which will just overwhelm you.

Goes over the 12 permaculture design principles:
1. Observe and Interact
2. Catch and Store Energy
3. Obtain a Yield
4. Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback
5. Use and Value Renewable Resources & Services
6. Produce No Waste
7. Design from Patterns to Details
8. Integrate Rather than Segregate
9. Use Small and Slow Solutions
10. Use and Value Diversity
11. Use Edges and Value the Marginal
12. Creatively Use and Respond to Change

[Oskar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The enviromentalists manifesto

[Silvio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both top-down & bottom-up, dynamic balance - wonderful

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic overview of the ethics and principles of permaculture.