Introduction to Permaculture | Bill Mollison

A reference book by the founder of permaculture. The themes covered. Permaculture is a philosophy and approach to land use aimed at designing ecologically sustainable living spaces and activities. Drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems, permaculture establishes favorable interactions between the components of the sites it designs: humans and their needs, the land and its characteristics, annual and perennial plants that grow there, animals, soils, microclimates, water, etc. By connecting these elements, it forms productive, resilient, and as autonomous as possible associations. This book presents: - Effective site analysis, permaculture planning and design methods. - The location of the house and its plan in temperate, dry, and tropical climates. - Urban permaculture: garden designs, land access, and community financing systems. - The use of fences, trellises, greenhouses, and shade structures in the most economical way. - Forage systems for pigs and chickens - mixed tree and pasture cultures for herds. - Orchards and cultivated forests in temperate, dry, and tropical climates. - Permaculture gardens: energy-efficient techniques and designs. - Creating microclimates around the house & garden. - An important list of selected plant species, detailing their climate tolerance, size, and uses. A beautiful book to learn more about permaculture. This book has received the utmost attention from those who worked on it. The translators have endeavored to convey the spirit of Bill Mollison with all the subtlety of his experience and the depth of his understanding of natural phenomena. It has benefited from the review and advice of several experienced permaculturists. A botanist and an expert in tropical ecology have provided their assistance for more specialized parts. Finally, the book's design and graphics have been particularly well-crafted to ensure clarity and the best reading comfort. Printed in France on beautiful 100% recycled paper, with solvent-free inks and vegetable pigments, like our previous works, this book is in a larger format (21x28cm). It has 240 pages and 165 explanatory diagrams and drawings.