Permaculture (French edition): Healing the Earth, Feeding People by Perrine Hervé-Gruyer & Charles Hervé-Gruyer
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Permaculture (French edition): Healing the Earth, Feeding People by Perrine Hervé-Gruyer & Charles Hervé-Gruyer

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Discover Permaculture: Healing the Earth, Nourishing People by Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer. This book tells the story of the Bec Hellouin Farm, which has become a reference in natural agriculture. The authors explore the potential of permaculture to address economic, social, and ecological challenges. An inspiring account of creating an oasis of life, enriched by global research and testimonials that are reinventing the agriculture of tomorrow.

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Perrine Herve-Gruyer, Charles Herve-Gruyer
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French 🇫🇷
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"Permaculture: Healing the Earth, Feeding People", written by Perrine Hervé-Gruyer and Charles Hervé-Gruyer, is much more than a simple manual on natural agriculture. This captivating book traces the bold journey of the creation of the Ferme du Bec Hellouin in Upper Normandy, a place that has become emblematic for permaculture.

In 2004, Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer, guided by a deep aspiration to live in harmony with nature, settled on depleted lands. With passion and determination, they transformed this space into an Eden where biodiversity, true renewable energies, and sustainable production coexist in an exemplary manner.
The farm's astounding results did not go unnoticed. Numerous scientific studies, conducted with renowned researchers, validate the viability and effectiveness of this method. Permaculture, which is based on observing nature and respecting ecosystems, proves to be a promising solution to address the agricultural challenges of the 21st century.

This book is a vibrant plea for sustainable agriculture, which goes beyond mere harvesting. It is a commitment to reinvent our relationship with the land and those who cultivate it. Through inspiring testimonies and encounters from around the world, the authors show that this production model can also generate numerous green jobs and restore dignity to the farming profession.

With a practical and philosophical approach, the authors challenge industrial agricultural methods. The reader is invited to discover how it is possible to feed the world while protecting our planet through practices that respect soils and living beings. Permaculture is aimed at both professionals and amateurs eager to understand how ecosystems can be preserved while ensuring abundant and quality production.

The narrative is punctuated with deep reflections and enlightening analyses that open up new perspectives on the future of agriculture. By making nature their guide, Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer demonstrate that another future is possible, where collaboration with the environment takes precedence over excessive exploitation.

By reading this book, the reader embarks on an exciting journey, discovering concrete solutions for a more just and ecological world. You will learn the basics of permaculture, its applications, and understand why it is now considered a serious alternative to the excesses of conventional agriculture. An essential work for all those who dream of reconciling humanity and nature.


Article Features:

  • Format: Paperback
  • EAN13: 9782330152710
  • ISBN: 978-2-330-15271-0
  • Publisher: Actes Sud
  • Publication Date: 08/25/2021
  • Collection: Babel
  • Number of Pages: 427
  • Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 2.9 cm
  • Weight: 306 g
  • Language: French

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9782330152710

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Author
Perrine Herve-Gruyer, Charles Herve-Gruyer
Collection
Babel
Language
French 🇫🇷
Publisher
Actes Sud
Number of pages
427
Date of publication
August 25, 2021