Permaculture facilitators united diversity library. Permaculture resource book 2011 by lachlan mckenzie and ego lemos this book offers knowledge and practical techniques for environmental rehabilitation and sustainability, strengthening community resilience and local economies. Permaculture design course register for the upcoming pdc permaculture is a revolutionary design science that applies natures patterns to human structures. The one straw revolution, the farmers handbook, resource book for permaculture, the fast wild food cookbook, a facilitators handbook for permaculture, how to set up a housing cooperative and many many more. There has been no intention to take credit for the creation of these materials but to make them available as they were intended for the purpose of training and education. By carefully designing a system around functional relationships between plant and animal species you can create a stable cultivated ecology.
It integrates ecology, landscape, organic gardening, architecture and. It is the first major permaculture book from outside australia, written specifically for british conditions and highly relevant for other temperate countries. You have the right to view these pages and where applicable, to copy these pages and any images to a cache for reference by yourself only at a later date. The permaculture magazines annual prize has been launched and applicants are now invited to put in their applications. Do you guys know how can i download ideps permaculture resource book. The guidebook, facilitators curriculum and resource book are printed in indonesian. And if you want a model for an apple tree guild, this will have it.
Created by yayasan idep with greenhand published by idep foundation. If you are a teacher or organiser, please let us know about an other particularly good education resources that would be valuable additions to this section. The book is an essential collection of tropical permaculture principles filled with traditional and modern wisdoms. The word permaculture itself came from the notion of establishing permanent agriculture or permanent culture.
These workshop techniques include knowledge and practical techniques for. A welldeveloped library of your own can be helpful as a permaculturist. This permaculture facilitator s resource book also includes background information and tools for ensuring that program follow up, monitoring and evaluation is conducted in a way that involves the key stakeholders, the participating communities, in an effective way. For a complete list of items feel free to download the complete idep media unit resources catalogue in english or bahasa indonesia. Permaculture teacher training page 7 dynamic groups. A beginners guide by graham burnett permaculture, a beginners guide permaculture offers a radical approach to food production and urban renewal, water, energy and pollution. Read through your pdc notes and identify 10 books and 10 films related to permaculture youd like to devour in the next year or two. The titles below have been freely shared resources via scribed.
It has been designed to work in conjunction with the companion books a resource book for permaculture solutions for sustainable lifestyles and the facilitator s resource book for. This dvd enhances the effectiveness of trainings and public awareness events about permaculture. We plan to expand this resources section, retaining a primary focus on permaculture education teaching and learning, rather than seeking to cover all aspects of permaculture practise. Copy of permaculture life design free download as powerpoint presentation. This pdf ebook contains interactivity that is best viewed using adobe reader. Retrosuburbia is a project and movement as much as a book, and is developing. If you feel like you have a valuable resource please post a comment below. Toby is an excellent permaculture instructor, poetic writer, and makes some excellent points on the topic of native vs. Im under the belief that no one resource can cover all the facets of permaculture as it is quite a widereaching set of sciences, but this should help get us started. Facilitators denver permaculture design course 2018 2019.
Access to our offline resources while youre here we have an extensive permaculture book library access to our extensive network. The permaculture design course pdc has trained thousands of changemakers around the world in its theory and practice. Pea organises pdc courses and tailormade courses for permaculture projects as well as consultation. Additionally brian is an author, and an eft and permaculture specialist, whilst arthie is a highly inspirational leader of the just coz campaign. The children in permaculture manual the guild handbook of scientific illustration the market gardener, a successful growers handbook for smallscale organic farming. The best book permaculture book for those new to permaculture, but with experience gardening.
Although a book of ideas, the big picture is repeatedly grounded by reference to holmgrens own patch, melliodora, and other practical examples. Read through your pdc notes and identify 10 books and 10 films related to permaculture youd like to study in the next year or two. The best permaculture books ever books specifically about permaculture, or about a subtopic of permaculture such as forest gardening, sustainable finance, alternative building methods, etc. The top ten permaculture books permaculture association. It has been designed to work in conjunction with the companion books a resource book for permaculture solutions for sustainable lifestyles and the facilitators resource book for. This handbook works in conjunction with the resource book for permaculture. Permaculture facilitators resource book training assessment. Permaculture facilitators resource booktraining assessment. I get a lot of question about resources so i thought it would be helpful to create a resource page with a list of books, videos and courses that i can point people to. Now, i really like mollisons writings and see why some in permaculture see gaias garden as not really permaculture but a book on various gardening techniques. Permaculture also features a number of richlyobserved ecovillage case studies, with photographs alongside lots of tips for facilitators and selfstudy groups.
Colour codes for activities and elements of the dynamic teaching and facilitation book series. Permaculture will be a way of life in the 21 century so its great that seed are doing this work in schools in the western cape and are looking to expand nationally. The following are an initial selection of useful resources free unless stated otherwise. The contents of the book are based on concepts of deep ecology, the inter connectedness of our environment and culture and the principles and ethics of sustainable community development. The essence of permaculture is available as a booklet, pdf or epub ideal for mobile devices. The british permaculture association has put 27 free permaculture ebooks online. Permaculture practical solutions beyond sustainability. These 3 books form a comprehensive set of information for trainers and field workers who want to deliver effective permaculture trainings and projects. It contains an introduction to permaculture, thoughts about the future of the movement and the values and use of the permaculture principles.
Check out the summary of permaculture concept and principles taken from the above book. Permaculture facilitators resource booktraining assessment see other formats. This resource book for permaculture solutions for sustainable lifestyles has been developed using simple language and many detailed illustrations to insure that the information contained is accessible to all those interested. Travelling with a creative facilitators resource toolbox. Gardening organic the best permaculture books for your home library whether youre just getting started with permaculture, or youre a seasoned pro, theres. Training for how to become a permaculture field facilitator. Nicole vosper is a permaculture design diploma student and trainee teacher. Permaculture handbooks by idep foundation alisea agro. I would recommend this book to anyone and suggest taking a permaculture class for the discussion and practical application as well. It has been designed to work in conjunction with the companion books a resource book for permaculture solutions for sustainable lifestyles and the permaculture facilitator s handbook for training and assessment. A great way to expand your knowledge in preparation for the full length book. Since 2007, adams work has explored the intersection of urban agriculture, social justice, and sustainable business in an urban context. Check your library, online video streaming sites, a friends library, or your local bookstore and begin. This is the complete permaculture book, bursting with useful information, photos, diagrams, tables and plant lists.
Permaculture books design, sustainable agriculture. Ross mars covers all the bases both new converts and readers already conversant with permaculture will find suggestions to complement and facilitate their journey towards a more sustainable existence. Permaculture principles creative thinking tools for an era of change. First edition 2006 by yayasan idep po box 160 ubud, 80571, bali, indonesia. Work is underway to make the full guide available in other langauges, including tetum the language of east timor, spanish and others. In 2009, he cofounded the growhaus, a food justice nonprofit in denver that has become a key hub for denvers. Definitely a book for these crucial times, the permaculture transition manual discusses all the steps necessary to initiate positive change. This comprehensive book will be of interest to anyone interested in or wishing to contribute to the establishment and building of ecovillage communities for a sustainable future. Internet access limited as we run on solar energy and there are always some. It includes guidelines and techniques for delivering permaculture workshops and implementing effective courses appropriate to the needs in your area. Beautifully, this feels like just the beginning of a new pathway for applying permaculture design. Permaculture facilitators training and assessment resources.
The book can read a bit dry and can resemble stereo instructions in some places however, the vast knowledge and experience shared in this book far outweigh any kibitzing i could possibly come up with. Permaculture design course denver permaculture guild. Toby hemenway and others floridatropics forest garden. Check your libraryask them to carry permaculture books, online video streaming sites, a friends library, or your local bookstore and begin. Our 112hour course includes the core 72hour internationally certified curriculum as well as a. Permaculture facilitators resource book for training and assessment. Adam brock adam brock is a permaculture designer and teacher based in his hometown of denver. This resource book for permaculture has been developed using simple language and many detailed illustrations to ensure. The instructors, friends and allies of permaculture bc continue to find, explore and use new resources to learn and apply permaculture for themselves and themselves. Each book also acts as a standalone book in their particular fields. This resource book provides facilitators with tools to create dynamic workshops and learning environments.
A perennial agriculture for human settlements presents unique strategies for creating a foodproducing system specifically suited to your needs, whether you garden in your backyard or engage in fullscale farming. The permaculture magazine prize and the youth in permaculture prize. Permaculture at wikipedia touches briefly on the history, theory, design principles, the 6 zones 05, animals, lasagne mulching or sheet mulching, use of rain and greywaters. A short and handy introduction into the basics of permaculture, explaining ethics, design principles, sectors and zones. The permaculture book of ferment and human nutrition by.
The tropical permaculture guidebook provided the backbone of our recent permaculture design course in timorleste. Robin clayfield april 3, 2017 books and resources, dynamic groups, dynamic learning courses. List of best permaculture readings books forum at permies. Books and resources, dynamic groups, dynamic learning courses. Ill add to it as i learn more but for now, its really a comprehensive list. Still available in english and tetum, the original tropical permaculture guidebook from timor leste, updated in 2008. Multilingual and culturally experienced facilitators of positive change through celebrating humanity diversity training, transformational team building and team conflict resolution programs. The facilitators resource book for permaculture training and. Have a look at some excerpts from some of ideps permaculture community development related educational resources. To get the most from a workshop, all participants need to be comfortable with one. This book succeeds in offering tools to improve our lives and enables us to use permaculture design principles and apply them to the complexity of human relationships. This resource book provides facilitators with tools to create dynamic workshops and learning. Handbook, and the companion reference book and trainers resources book will.