Zaytuna Farm, The home of the permaculture Research Institute

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Commenced:	01/01/2001
Submitted:	25/01/2011
Last updated:	14/06/2017
Location:	1158 Pinchin Road, The Channon, NSW, AU
Website:	https://zaytunafarm.com/about-us/
Climate zone:	Sub tropical

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PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE – JULY 2017

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Posted by Nadia Lawton over 7 years ago

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE – JULY 2017

Permaculture integrates land, resources, people and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies – imitating the no waste, closed loop systems seen in diverse natural systems. Permaculture studies and applies holistic solutions that are applicable in rural and urban contexts at any scale. It is a multi-disciplinary toolbox including agriculture, water harvesting and hydrology, energy, natural building, forestry, waste management, animal systems, aquaculture, appropriate technology, economics and community development.

To date, thousands of permaculture designers have been certified through this course. They now comprise a global network of educators, ecological activists, individuals and groups of committed people working together to change the way we view and design our landscapes. These Permaculture designers influence major corporations and create new business alternatives.

Permaculture is an ethical design science,
that mimmics nature to supply all our
human needs whilst benefiting the enviroment

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course allows you to be the change you want to see in the world. Based on Bill Mollison’s Permaculture Designers’ Manual, it provides skills and solid knowledge in Permaculture design as a science that can create abundant ecosystems sustainably in the backyard, a small farm or on a larger broad acre landscape.

The course teaches you how to design sustainable living systems for a wide variety of landscapes and climates. It includes the application of Permaculture principles to food production, home design, construction, energy conservation and generation, and explores alternative economic structures and legal strategies supporting permaculture solutions.

You will be taught by world class teachers including Geoff Lawton. You will not find a better teacher than Geoff and he is supported by highly active and engaging staff, most of which live and teach alongside Geoff and Nadia at Zaytuna Farm.

Zaytuna Farm is Geoff and Nadia’s home. Permaculture is their life. They are farmers, teachers, and designers who actively pursue positive change in this world within their everyday lives and they are willing and able to share that with you for a more resilient future.

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Zeljko Serdar : We Love U Guys! All the best.

Posted about 7 years ago

larryellison ellson : How long is a design certificate valid for? is there still value to give geometry dash bloodbath a boost?

Posted over 1 year ago

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