Introduction to Permaculture

This course will give you the foundation tools of permaculture design so that you can create more sustainable ways of living and working. It will give you a good grounding in the core elements of a permaculture approach including the ethical framework that underpins it, the principles from nature that it draws on, and a design framework for applying them. You will be able to explore and consider the issues that matter to you and learn about practical examples of permaculture in a range of contexts. You will also consolidate your learning by undertaking a design exercise for a land area of your choice. By the end of the Introductory course you will be able to:

Explain what permaculture is and how it draws upon and puts into practice insights from natural systems; Describe ways in which it can be applied, with reference to a range of examples; Identify ways in which you may be able to use permaculture design in your life; Carry out a basic permaculture design using the tools provided.

Tutor: Dr Angie Polkey
Angie is a founder member of the Lampeter Permaculture Group (which arose from the first full Permaculture Design Course (PDC) that she co-taught in 2000) and Lampeter Resilience Hub. Her background in ecology and conservation helps her understand – and teach – the natural principles, patterns and processes that have inspired permaculture.