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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?

What is PERMACULTURE?

This is information provided by Diana Petrochelli at World Bridge Group
It comes from PERMAnent CULTURE: it is a practical system of ecological design for sustainable human settlements. The philosophy behind Permaculture is one of working WITH nature.
Why will companies benefit by implementing PERMACULTURE as part of their Corporate Responsibility Programs?
- To show commitment with the environment
- To support the wellbeing of the community
- To provide a "Clean-Green Image"
- To positively impact the public perception

Benefits to the Community:
- Gets trained in implementing a sustainable system to pass on to future generations
- Cleans and enriches the soil
- Grows its own food
- Learns to collect and preserve potable water
- Manages its own waste
- Obtains improved infrastructure
- Gets trained in teh ethical basis of Permaculture
- Health improvement

How does PERMACULTURE work?
- Developing areas for food production and energy self-reliance and
- Restoring balanced ecosystmes to support and sustain a full spectrum of life

Aspects to be considered:
- Solar orientation
- Water drainage
- Greenbelts and common areas
- Share resources and food production
- Community recycling
- Community gardens
- Farm link (producer-consumer cooperatives)
- Public education
For more information about PERMACULTURE contact Diana Petrochelli at:
d.petrochelli@sbcglobal.net