Pro's and governments
When is permaculture design right for you?
Permaculture design was originally developed for the sustainable management and restoration of large landscapes. It quickly became popular with individuals who could also apply the practical approach themselves.
Today, Permacuture's design methodology is still used to restore landscapes worldwide, make agricultural activities more sustainable, and combine the two.
The key to permaculture design is observing how nature works and thinking as it does: in (eco)systems. It also allows for planning for the future. The permaculture designer utilizes existing techniques and applies them only when appropriate for the context.
Different techniques we can use:
- Keyline design
- No-till techniques
- Argoforestry
- Aquaculture
- Rotational grazing
- Polyculture, including food forests
- Intensive vegetable cultivation
- ...
A permaculture designer must think pragmatically: How can the activity be profitable today and continue tomorrow in a changing climate and an unpredictable economy and politics? And also: How do we ensure that the project produces more energy in the long run, than is needed for it's implementation and maintenance? This, within an ethic that strives to support both people and nature.
A permaculture project aims to be sustainable, profitable, and ethical in the long term. At Pereniah, we can advise and design projects for agricultural activities, water management in landscapes, parks, private and public domains, and more. For large projects, we operate throughout Europe.
Services
for farmers, businesses and governments
1. Studies
Extensive site study, based on observation and analysis of the terrain and existing data. Topics covered: region and environmental influences, macro and microclimates, soil and geology, topology, water on and around the site, fauna and flora. Strengths, weaknesses, or signs of degradation are addressed, and improvement opportunities are suggested. Drone maps are also created for designs.
2. Project definition
Together, we'll define the project concretely and develop a long-term vision using our own version of the Holistic Decision-Making Framework: The New Universal Decision-Making Framework. This can be used, among other things, to initiate a market study.
3. Pre-design
A preliminary design is made to lay the foundation for the project, explore various options and determine any legal, technical or budgetary obstacles.
4. Design
A permaculture design is created with all the necessary details. It's a kind of master plan that may need to be adjusted depending on how the landscape responds to the interventions we make to it.
5. Coordination of the implementation
Step-by-step coordination is essential for achieving a good result. We find the right contractors and work closely together to ensure the work is carried out correctly.
6. Guidance
After implementation, the project can be monitored and evaluated to determine whether adjustments are needed to optimize production and ecological impact.
Let me know what you are looking for, or request an initial consultation.
