The purpose of this website is to communicate the essence of permaculture simply and clearly, and to get you thinking about how it can apply to your own life. The content has evolved directly from work of co-originator of the permaculture concept, David Holmgren. Permaculture has been defined as “consciously designed landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for provision of local needs”. It’s actually much more than that. Permaculture is the use of systems thinking and design principles which can be used to design, establish, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future.