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Permaculture is a design system that aims to create sustainable and regenerative ecosystems that mimic the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. The term “permaculture” comes from the words “permanent” and “agriculture,” but it is not limited to agriculture alone. Permaculture seeks to integrate various human activities, including agriculture, architecture, energy, water management, and waste management, into a holistic system that promotes the health and well-being of people and the planet.

At its core, permaculture is guided by three ethics: earth care, people care, and fair share. These ethics inform the design principles of permaculture, which include observing and interacting with nature, using and valuing renewable resources and services, producing no waste, designing from patterns to details, integrating rather than segregating, and using small and slow solutions.

Permaculture design aims to create sustainable human settlements that provide for basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and energy in a way that is harmonious with the natural world. This can involve techniques such as agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, and water harvesting. Permaculture also emphasizes the importance of community and encourages the development of local, self-reliant, and resilient economies.