THE BASICS OF PERMACULTURE DESIGN

by Ross Mars

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New softcover book, 170 pages. Published 2008. Artwork by Martin Ducker

The Basics of Permaculture Design discusses how permaculture designs are performed. It leads you through the designing process by providing heaps of information about soils, aquaculture, basic tools of the designer, water harvesting strategies, general principles, appropriate technology, communities and designing for urban and rural properties.

The Basics of Permaculture Design is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, design processes, and the tools needed for designing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities.

Packed with useful tips, clear illustrations, and a wealth of experience, it guides you through designs for gardens, urban and rural properties, water harvesting systems, animal systems, permaculture in small spaces like balconies and patios, farms, schools, and eco-villages. The book also contains a special chapter on schools and also shows you how to choose a property that best suits your needs. This is both a do-it yourself guide for the enthusiast and a useful reference for permaculture designers.

About the Authosr

Dr Ross Mars B.App.Sc. (Chem), Dip Ed., B.App.Sc. (Biol, Hons), PhD (Env Sc) is a well-known Western Australian educator, writer and course and workshop presenter. He completed a PhD in Environmental Science at Murdoch University in 2001. His research centred on the use of native wetland plants to strip nutrients from domestic greywater. The title of his thesis was "Using the submergent Triglochin huegelii for domestic greywater treatment".

Ross also has qualifications in Permaculture, having achieved the first Diploma in Permaculture issued in Western Australia. He has also been awarded his Diploma of Permaculture Design, in six categories, including Site Design, Education, Media and Communications, and Administration, from Permaculture founder, Bill Mollison and the Permaculture Institute.
He has taught a large number of permaculture-related courses and workshops, including several Advanced courses in both Permaculture Design and Teaching. In recent years Ross has focussed on developing permaculture gardens and education strategies within schools, and developing and installing greywater reuse systems in and around Perth.

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The Basics of Permaculture Design by Ross Mars