This is the definitive Permaculture design manual in print since 1988.
It covers design methodologies and strategies for both urban and rural applications describing property design and natural farming techniques. Topics include:
design methods,
understanding patterns in nature,
climatic factors,
water,
soils,
earthworks and their use in earth repair,
techniques and design strategies for both urban and rural applications,
the temperate climates,
dry lands,
cold climates,
humid cool climates,
humid tropics ,
trees and their energy transactions,
aqua-culture,
waste management,
energy efficient architecture,
legal strategies and trusts,
effective working groups,
right livelihood,
money and finance,
ethical investment.
bio-regional organisation,
effective aid.