Traditional StaplesTraditional Staples

StigmaStigmaLoss of Traditional KnowledgeLoss of Traditional KnowledgeMaizeMaize--based focus (Gov., NGOs, based focus (Gov., NGOs, Aid, etc.)Aid, etc.)Loss of Ecosystems and Genetic Loss of Ecosystems and Genetic Seed StockSeed StockCurrent Environmental PracticesCurrent Environmental Practices

OOrganic Matter rganic Matter Destroyed. Destroyed.

Decreased Decreased Fertility.Fertility.

Burning:

Over-Sweeping:Uses lots of Energy

Destroys structures

Destroys soil

Hard PanHard Pan““Hard PanHard Pan”” is caused by exposing dirt to is caused by exposing dirt to the sun, overthe sun, over--sweeping, and walking on sweeping, and walking on your soil.your soil.Hard pan causes:Hard pan causes:

RunoffRunoffErosionErosionFloodingFloodingNutrient LossNutrient LossDry wellsDry wells

Results Results of of

Poor Poor WaterWater

Management:Management:

Destruction

Waste washing downstream:

(Cholera, Typhoid, Agro-chemicals)

What is Permaculture?

Permanent + CulturePermaculture is the design of

systems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of

natural ecosystems

In the beginningIn the beginning……A typical over-swept yard…

no organic matter and even less food!

Thoughtful planning Thoughtful planning instead of thoughtless labourinstead of thoughtless labour

Design includes:Design includes:

►► PeoplePeople’’s needss needs

►► Soil conditionsSoil conditions

►► Water sourcesWater sources

►► SunSun

►► Shade Shade

►► WindWind

►► Plant growthPlant growth

What is a What is a ““GuildGuild””??

Various parts working together Various parts working together –– 7 parts:7 parts:

Us: Food, medicine, suppliesUs: Food, medicine, supplies

Soil: Food for the soilSoil: Food for the soil

Soil: Miners/DiggersSoil: Miners/Diggers

Soil: Ground coversSoil: Ground covers

Space: ClimbersSpace: Climbers

Space: SupportersSpace: Supporters

ProtectorsProtectors