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Permaculture Principles
Principles from "Permaculture: A Designers' Manual" by Bill Mollison
Work with nature rather than against
Make the least change for the greatest possible effect
The problem is the solution
The yield of a system is theoretically unlimited
Everything gardens (or modifies its environment)
David Holmgren Principles
Observe and Interact
Catch and Store Energy
Obtain a Yield
Apply Self-regulation and Accept Feedback
Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services
Produce no Waste
Design from Patterns to Details
Integrate rather than Segregate
Use Small and Slow Solutions
Use and Value Diversity
Use Edges and Value the Marginal
Creatively Use and Respond to Change
