The principles of Permaculture
The ethical and design principles are a guide for the restructuring of human activity at all levels and are inherent in all systems implementing the permaculture system.
1. Observe and interact – To observe and interact
2.Catch and store energy – To capture and store energy
3. Obtain a yield
4. Apply self-regulation and accept feedback
5. Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services – Use and recognise the value of renewable resources and services
6. Produce no Waste – Produce no Waste
7. Design from Patterns to Details – Design starting from the broadest patterns and moving towards the details
8. Integrate rather than Segregate – Integrate rather than Segregate
9. Use Small and Slow Solutions – Use Small and Slow Solutions
10. Use and Value Diversity – Use and value diversity
11. Use Edges and Value the Marginal
12. Creatively Use and Respond to Change – Use and respond to change in a creative way.