COURSE STRUCTURE
The ten lessons are as follows:
1. Overview of Permaculture – Definition of Permaculture, understanding plant names, environmentally safe pesticides, zones, sectors and cycles in Permaculture design
2. Buildings and Permaculture : The alternatives – Indoor/outdoor buildings, storage facilities, building materials
3. Buildings and Permaculture : Integration into the Environment – Essential elements for houses in different zones, energy conservation, alternative energy sources
4. Waste Disposal – Liquid waste, grey water, blackwater, waste disposal and recycling, nitrogen in waste
5. Recycling – Composting, waste water recycling, conservation and recycling, council recycling
6. Designing for Natural Disasters – Fire, flood, cyclone, tsunami, biotecture
7. Natural Watering – Water efficient gardens, mosquitoes, windmills
8. Indigenous Plants and Animals – Wildlife management, birds in the garden, suitable native plants
9. Preparing Management and Development Plans – Planning and managing a garden, Permaculture design, work schedules
10. Major Design Project – A in depth design project for both your own residence and another property
COURSE AIMS
- Review the principles and major aspects of permaculture systems knowledge of the alternative materials and features available for buildings in permaculture systems
- Understand the role of buildings in the permaculture environment
- Develop knowledge of the range and function of waste disposal methods suitable for permaculture systems
- Understand the role of recycling in modern society
- Develop knowledge of how to design for natural disasters
- Develop knowledge of water efficient irrigation techniques
- Understand the role of indigenous plants and animals in permaculture systems
- Develop skills in preparing management and development plans
EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU MAY DO IN THIS COURSE
- Go to nurseries and agricultural supply companies and inquire about environmentally safe pesticides
- Observe the construction process of a building or structure that involves some type of earthworks the local council or health department and inquire about allowable use of waste material in your area. Consider asking about grey water, septic tanks, use of effluent and animal wastes
- Compile a short table on the various composting toilets available
- Contact the local council or health department and inquire about recycling methods available for residents of your shire.
- Contact a supplier of windmills and find out all that you can about the use of these devices for supplying water (ie. pumping from a river, lake, dam, ground water etc).
