Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats that enhance the natural environment, while increasing resources like water, food, & soil fertility in the process. The permaculture design process relies heavily on site analysis and mapping, to determine the forces and conditions present on a site, in order to best design for them in a constructive way.

This edition of The Permaculture Times highlights content that we've produced on the topic of mapping and design, so please enjoy and happy mapping!

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Favorite FREE Online Mapping Program

Through my career I've spent decades doing mapping, analysis, and design for permaculture projects, and used tons of different digital mapping and graphics tools, always searching for the most useful one.

I have never done any kind of product review or promotion before, until now.

Check out my product review video for this FREE online mapping tool that I am finding super useful: Scribble Maps.

The free version stands alone with lots of features. We are using the paid Pro version in my online Rainwater Harvesting course, and it's going well! So if you are looking for the thing you always wished Google Earth was, watch the product review video!

THIS ISSUE'S FEATURED TOPIC:

MAPPING AND DESIGN

Permaculture Zones

A permaculture site is divided into zones. Understanding the five zones allows for a design that considers the most effective placement of components and how they relate to each other. Each zone has a different requirement for maintenance and function. Watch now.

Permaculture Design by Sections

Sectors are a key design tool in the permaculture system. This is a brief overview of how to respond to sector forces with design. Watch now.

Permaculture Design for Slope

Designing for slope in a permaculture system is a key aspect for being in beneficial relationships with water, soil, warm and cold air flows, forests, gardens, and the appropriate placement of all elements. Watch now

Permaculture Design as a Response to Zones and Sectors: Topics

Here's an example of the design of a property in response to site conditions characteristic of tropical climates near the equator. Watch now.

EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Earth Repair Radio tells stories of land regeneration and the people who are striving to create a better life for all. Through the lens of Permaculture, we promote a future where humanity lives in harmony with Earth's natural systems.

EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Episode 010 - Dave Boehnlein

In this episode titled "Permaculture Tools for Climate Change Design," we explore the climatic design tools used by Dave's Permaculture design firm, Terra-Phoenix. Listen now

EARTH REPAIR RADIO

Episode 011 - Linnia Hawkins

In this episode titled "Forecasting Your New Climate," we explore the current state of climate science and how the common person goes about forecasting the changes likely to occur in their area. Listen now.

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Other Upcoming Permaculture Courses

Advanced Permaculture Design for Climate Resilience - Feb. 10
Permaculture: Rainwater Harvesting - Feb. 10
Permaculture Food Forests - March 30