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Permaculture Design 
Certificate

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M1: Philosophy, Culture, Design

Intro the course and each other, learning expectations, tools

Why Permaculture

Ethics & Principles

Group Culture

Ecosystems

Design Process

Dedig Methods #1 Define & #2 Survey

Design Project Directive at home

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M2: Natural & Built Environment

Patterns in Nature

Macroclimates & Weather Patterns

Microclimates & Micrometeorology

Hardiness Zones, Biomes & Biome Shifting

Patterns of Natural Building Design

Appropriate Technology 

Energy Efficiency

Building Activity

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M4: Invisible Structures

What is Social Permaculture 

Belief Systems

Health and Well-being 

Personal/Groups/Community Efficiency 

Non Violent Communication

Economic Spectrum 

Legalese and Land Ownership

Community Eco-Village

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M5: Cultural Strengthening

Cultural Patterns

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Seasonal Living

Time & Goal Planning

Tool Maintenance 

Social Design Activity

Design Method #4 Planning

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M6: Soil & Water

The Soil Food Web

Soil Cycles

Soil Chemistry 

The Journey of Water

The Nature of Water

Earthworks

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M7: Growing Soil & Food

Growing Soil 

Wormaries

No-Dig-Beds

Inoculates

Plant Antimony 

Nursery Activities 

Pests & Diseases

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M8: Integrated Growing Systems

Edible Gardens/Landscapes

Agriculture

Food Forest

Agroforestry

Mushroom Inoculation

Wild Harvest

Design Method #5 Design Concepts

Design Activities: Guild, planting plan

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M9: Design Project Wkd

Design Process:

  1. Define

  2. Survey 

  3. Analysis 

  4. Planning 

  5. Concepts

  6. Implementation & Maintenance

  7. Evaluation  & Tweaking

Wrap up

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M10: Presentation

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The Permaculture Design Certificate Course 

Testimonials

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