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What is permaculture?

Permaculture is a holistic design philosophy that integrates human activities with natural ecosystems to create sustainable and self-sufficient environments. Developed in the 1970s by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, permaculture combines principles of ecology, agriculture, and design to build systems that are productive, resilient, and harmonious with nature.

The core ethics of permaculture are:

  • Care for the Earth - Protecting and restoring the natural environment.
  • Care for People - Ensuring that human needs are met in a sustainable manner.
  • Fair Share - Redistributing surplus resources to benefit the Earth and people.

By applying these ethics, permaculture aims to create systems that are both ecologically sound and socially equitable.

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