An Introduction to Permaculture.

Course Aims:

• Discuss the nature and scope of Permaculture.
• Apply an understanding of environmental systems to considerations given to how a Permaculture system is designed.
• Describe soils and the impact their characteristics have upon natural and man made environments.
• Explain the application of this knowledge to Permaculture.
• Describe characteristics of climate and water, and the impact their characteristics have upon natural and man made environments.
• Explain the application of this knowledge to Permaculture.
• Describe forest systems and their relevance to Permaculture design.