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What are the main principles of permaculture?

Permaculture operates on 12 design principles developed by David Holmgren, derived from observing natural systems. These include:

  • Observe and Interact
  • Catch and Store Energy
  • Obtain a Yield
  • Apply Self-regulation and Accept Feedback
  • Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services
  • Produce No Waste
  • Design from Patterns to Details
  • Integrate Rather than Segregate
  • Use Small and Slow Solutions
  • Use and Value Diversity
  • Use Edges and Value the Marginal
  • Creatively Use and Respond to Change

Each principle offers a tool for thought when designing sustainable systems.

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