Permaculture Design Course
with Bill Mollison 4th - 18th May
2001
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is an holistic approach to land use design,
based on ecological principles and patterns. Permaculture aims to create
stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, harmoniously
integrating the land with people. The ecological processes of plants, animals,
water, weather and nutrient cycles are integrated with the human needs and
technologies for food, energy, shelter and infrastructure. Elements in a
system are viewed in relationship with other elements, and the outputs of one
element become the inputs of another.
Within a Permaculture system, work is minimised, "wastes"
become resources, productivity and yields increase, and the environment is
restored.
Permaculture principles can be applied to any environment,
at any scale - from dense urban settlements to individual homes, from farms to
entire regions.
Who would benefit from a Permaculture Design Course
?
Since the first Permaculture Design Course was offered in
1972, people from widely diverse backgrounds and interests have graduated.
Farmers, ranchers, landowners, foresters, landscape designers, architects,
builders, planners, developers, accountants, financiers, bankers, publishers,
attorneys, aid workers, educators, environmentalists and students have all
brought Permaculture techniques into their homes, businesses and
communities.
This course is for anyone interested in gaining practical
skills and perspective for sustainable living and productivity.
During this two week residential course, you will gain an
understanding of Permaculture theory, building your knowledge of all the
necessary aspects to become fully conversant with Permaculture design. By the
end of the course, you will be able to confidently create your first
Permaculture design plan.
The Curriculum
The curriculum is all subjects in PERMACULTURE: A
Designer’s Manual. Topics covered include:
design methods
understanding
patterns in nature
climatic
factors
water
soils
earthworks and
their use in earth repair
techniques and
design strategies for both
urban and rural
applications
the temperate
climates
dry
lands
cold
climates
humid cool
climates
humid tropics
trees and their
energy transactions
aqua-culture
waste
management
energy
efficient architecture
legal
strategies and trusts
effective
working groups
right
livelihood
money and
finance
ethical
investment
bio-regional
organisation
effective
aid
Recommended Reading
PERMACULTURE: A Designer’s Manual, Bill Mollison
$93.50 Available from: Tagari Publications
Introduction to Permaculture, Bill Mollison with R.
Slay $35.95 31 Rulla Rd, Sisters Creek 7325 Tas
Permaculture Two, Bill Mollison $32.00 Ph:
03.6445.0945 Fax: 03.6445.0944
About the Instructors
The primary lecturers are Bill Mollison, Lisa Mollison and
Darren Doherty. During the Course other speakers who have specialised in areas
relevant to the Course will be invited to
lecture.
Bill Mollison
Founder and director of the
Permaculture Institute, Bill is the most experienced Permaculture teacher and
designer today. He has taught and developed projects from the Arctic through
Sub-tropics and Equatorial regions of the planet. There are few countries left
in the world where he has not personally planted the seeds of Permaculture.
The Peoples of the Pacific, south East Asia, South Africa and seven Amazonian
language groups have been inspired by and acted on his teachings, embracing
Permaculture as a dynamic tool. He has also given Courses in the drylands and
developed projects with Native Americans, Australian Aboriginals, tribal women
of the Deccan, Kalahari, San groups and Pima people of the Sonora. In the USA,
Europe and Scandinavia, Bill has lectured and helped to develop ecological
designs for urban and rural properties, including many city-farms and CSA’s
(Community Supported Agriculture).
Bill Mollison has been vitally concerned with the
environment for over 40 years. His many roles included: scientist, naturalist
and University professor. Later he became a vigorous campaigner against
environmental exploitation which lead him to develop Permaculture as a
positive solution. Since then, Bill has devoted his energies towards designing
sustainable systems, writing books and articles on Permaculture, and most
importantly teaching.
Permaculture now laps the globe, resulting in hundreds of
independent associations involved in the areas of sustainable agriculture,
reforestation, education and village economics. His enduring commitment and
endless enthusiasm continues as the span and scope of Permaculture broadens.
True to his vision, throughout the world, Permaculture is becoming an everyday
part of life.
Lisa Mollison
Lisa is co-director of the Permaculture Institute and Tagari
Publications. Lisa was raised on a California rice farm owned by her family
for four generations. She worked over a decade in commercial agriculture and
learned first hand the destructive legacy of chemical farming. In 1992, Lisa
set out to promote sustainable agriculture on a personal scale and founded the
business, Foodscapes organic. During five years of operation, Foodscapes
installed over 300 home gardens and back-yard mini-farms. She is experienced
in business management, surveying and excavation, soil analysis, broad scale
small grain production and landscape contracting.
Darren Doherty
Darren J. Doherty is a
fifth-generation ‘Bendigonean’ (from Bendigo, in rural Victoria, Australia)
committed to Permaculture based sustainable development. Growing up on the
land, becoming a Chef, then an Organic Produce Retailer and Certified Organic
Market Gardener has provided Darren with a framework of uniquely combined
experience as a new generation Permaculture Consultant. At the age of 25, in
1993, Darren operated Permaculture Design Services Bendigo, and then in 1997
initialised Australia Felix Permaculture. He has been involved in the design
and development of over 700 rural Australian properties, particularly in cool
temperate, Mediterranean and semi-arid climate zones. Continually networking
and educating himself, Darren is respected in Australia as one of the most
experienced broadacre Permaculture Farm Planners / Developers. Darren
completed his original PDC at Candelo in 1993, followed by another with Bill
Mollison in 1995., Darren also received his Diploma of Permaculture Design in
1995, as well as with the Whole Farm Planning Certificate from the University
of Melbourne. Darren has particularly strong links with the Farm Forestry and
Olive industries, and was the inaugural Chairman of the Box Ironbark Farm
Forestry Network. Darren and his family have also developed their own
award-winning urban and broadacre demonstration and research
sites.
Course Location
The Course will be held at Araluen Holiday Camp which is
located in North-west Tasmania, Australia, near Bass Strait. The camp is 2km
from Rocky Cape National Park, with beaches and walking tracks, 32 km from
Wynyard and the Burnie airport, and 27km from Stanley.
Accommodation is on-site, either dormitory type: 8 to a
room, or self-contained units: 2 to a room, and 4 rooms to a unit. Bring your
own towels, sheets, blankets or sleeping bags.
Alternative accommodation is available if you prefer to
make your own arrangements.
Tuition & Fees
This 72-hour Course consists of lectures, demonstration
and hands-on experience. Daily time-table is from 9.00 am to 5.30 p.m., with
two ½ hour tea breaks, and a 2 hour lunch
break.
Videos, slides and guest speakers will be available on
certain evenings.
Residential (including all meals) $ 1,395.00 All costs are
in Australian dollars
Non-residential (including lunch & tea) $
1,115.00
Come Prepared
Bring notebook, pens, pencils, coloured markers, ruler and
tracing paper. Please bring any slides, photographs or resource materials you
feel may be relevant to the Course.
You will also need boots, outdoor clothing, hat sun-screen
and rain gear.
Additional Information
Books
PERMACULTURE: A Designer’s Manual, Bill Mollison
$93.50
Introduction to Permaculture, Bill Mollison with R.
Slay $35.95
Permaculture Two, Bill Mollison $32.00
If books are ordered upon registration, we will pay for
shipping.
Scholarships
We offer one scholarship per 20 registered students. To be
considered for a Scholarship, you would need to demonstrate an ability to
spread Permaculture strategies throughout your community. If you wish to apply
for a Scholarship, please tell us in nor more than 500 words, how you already
work with your community.
Music
Music making is a highlight of most evenings. Please bring
your instruments.
Air Travel Information
Flight arrival times for Friday 4.5.01 from Melbourne to
Burnie Airport, Tasmania (as at date of publication)
Qantas / Southern Australia: 8.00 am and 6.00
p.m.
Ansett / Kendell: 9.40 am, 1.20 p.m., 4.25 p.m., 8.00
p.m.
Airport Transfers
$18.00 each way - paid at the time of
service
Bus Information
Tasmanian Redline Services Ph:
1300.360.000
Departs Devonport 10.00 am arrives Burnie 11.00 am, for
connection with bus to Smithton which leaves 1.00 p.m.
(information correct as at date of publication, Tasmanian Redline
Services recommend booking and confirmation of times, as new timetables may
come into effect )
Arrives Detention River approximately 1.45 p.m.
(as at
date of publication)
If arriving by bus, please leave the
bus at the Detention River Shop.
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE COURSE, PLEASE COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORM
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
SERVICE
NO AUDIO OR VIDEO TAPING
ALLOWED
PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS TO THE
COURSE
Course Registration Form
Contact Details
(Please
complete)
Name
Mailing address
Town State Post Code
Country
Phone Fax
Email
Diet
Omnivorous / Vegetarian
(Please
indicate)
Unfortunately, we cannot cater for special diets. Those
with special needs, please bring your own food. We will provide you with food
storage and a kitchen for meal preparation.
Payment Method
Credit Card
(Please indicate) Visa / Mastercard / Bankcard
Bank
cheque Please make cheques payable to TAGARI PUBLICATIONS
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Payment Information
Residential Course
(paid in full) $1,395.00 Non-residential Course
(paid in full) $1,115.00
Deposit - non-refundable registration fee
$100.00
Contributions to the Institute’s Scholarship Fund are
gratefully accepted
Payment Details
Course fee / deposit
(Please complete) $
Contributions to the Institute’s Scholarship Fund
(Please
complete, if applicable)
$
Books ordered (we will pay postage and
handling)
PERMACULTURE: A Designer’s Manual, Bill Mollison
$93.50 $
Introduction to Permaculture, Bill Mollison with R.
Slay $35.95 $
Permaculture Two, Bill Mollison $32.00 $
Total Payment $
Arrival Information
(Please complete, where applicable)
Airline Flight number Arrival time
Ferry Bus
Own vehicle I require airport pick-up ( Yes / No
)
When completed, please return to:
THE PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE
31 Rulla Road, Sisters Creek 7325 Tasmania
Australia
Phone: (International) 61.(0)3.6445.0945 Fax:
(International) 61.(0)3.6445.0944
Email: tagariadmin@southcom.com.au
