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Permaculture: is it actually Beneficial for the Planet?

Let’s explore what this means and how you can start implementing some of its practices into your life right away!

TAD News Desk by TAD News Desk
December 2, 2022
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In this article, we will take a look at the importance of permaculture in our quest to become more eco-friendly and reduce our carbon footprint. In today’s world, it’s not enough to simply recycle and reduce waste. We need to make sure that the things we do have a smaller impact on the environment. Permaculture is one such way of going green without compromising our standard of living or the things we value.

What is permaculture?

Permaculture is a design system that helps us create sustainable, prosperous ecosystems. It is a holistic approach to creating an environment that can support human life. Permacdurists believe that we can achieve this by mimicking the biological processes of nature and applying them to the human habitat.

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While the word Permaculture first came into use in the 1930s, it was not until the late 1960s that Robert Leinster and Bill Mollison defined and developed the concept. The basic idea is to mimic the various ecosystems that already exist around us and create a system based on the principles of natural ecology. This means creating an environment that mimics the synergies and co-dependencies that exist in nature.

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Benefits of Permaculture

  • Maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem helps in reducing pollution and stress on the ecosystem.
  • The organic matter in the soil and the plants help in enhancing water retention. This makes the soil nutrient-rich and helps in stronger roots.
  • Regular weeding, pruning, and maintenance also help in reducing pollution and enhancing the key nutrients in the soil.
  • Integrated pest management or IPM is the main focus of permaculture.

How does Permaculture work?

The concept of permaculture is quite simple, yet complex in execution. To understand it better let’s take a look at some of the key features of a permaculture system. For starters, permaculture systems are designed around the principles of synergy, co-dependency, and natural limits.

  • Natural Synergies: These are the core principles of permaculture. Natural ecosystems are designed based on co-dependencies, natural resources, and natural limits.
  • Natural Limits: These are the boundaries beyond which an ecosystem cannot grow. The more we learn about these limits the easier it becomes to work around them.
  • Co-dependent Systems: All plants and animals involved in creating a permaculture system are interdependent. That is, each one depends on the other for survival and growth.
  • Synergistic Growth: The growth of the ecosystem is not linear or exponential. It’s cyclical, with peaks and troughs. This helps in maintaining a healthy balance and avoids over-growth.
  • Diversity is the Key: The more diverse the ecosystem, the better it is for the environment and the people who live in it. Diversity also means a larger selection of food for humans to eat.
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Types of Permaculture

  • Michael Owen’s Farm – This is a small-scale model of a permaculture farm. It is called after the soccer player Michael Owen who created the farm to raise awareness about sustainable living. The farm consists of various permaculture practices and provides water supply, food production, and habitat to the local wildlife.
  • Swedish Agro-Ecological Park – This is an example of an agroforestry system. It integrates various permaculture practices like intercropping, companion planting, forest gardening, etc. to produce a healthy and sustainable ecosystem.
  • Solomon Islands Rainforest – This is the world’s largest example of a rainforest. It is a living testament to the transformative effects of permaculture. The forest has been meticulously and creatively transformed using practices like flood irrigation, terracing, mulching, etc.
  • The Living Earth Institute – This is a nonprofit research institute that is working towards finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint of humans. Their research includes studies about ways to reduce human impact on the environment using permaculture.

Conclusion

As we can see, permaculture is a methodical and systematic way of living that can be applied to multiple aspects of our lives. From our homes to our farms, there are many ways in which it can positively impact our world.

If you are interested in finding out more, why not get started with the following steps?

  • Check out the site to get an overview of the practice
  • Learn as much as possible
  • Put in the work and be patient
  • Take action and make a difference
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