The permaculture approach

Abstract

Permaculture can be considered synonymous with regeneration. In a world where so much damage has been done to the ecosystem that conservation and preservation are not enough, regeneration and restoration need to take the central stage. Permaculture is a “set of principles that integrates land, resources, people, and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies. It aims to imitate and recreate natural ecosystems through the use of closed-loop and no-waste techniques” (PermaModule, n.d.). Unlike intensive agriculture, which often sacrifices biodiversity for high productivity, permaculture offers holistic alternatives rooted in ethics, specifically earth care, people care, and fair shares.