online references


co-originators of permaculture:

holmgren.com.au
David Holmgrens’ website offers articles, presentations, various publications as well as information on projects, courses and tours.

tagari.com
Bill Mollison has inspired countless people to take action. He has published various books including Permaculture: A Designers' Manual, and made articles available on the site.


collaborative efforts:

wikipedia definition of permaculture
A encyclopedic definition of permaculture with many references and links.

permaculture.wikia.com
A living and growing collaborative effort to facilitate the exchange of information about permaculture, sustainability, environmentalism and organic gardening and farming. A resource for permaculture designers, teachers, activists, students and everyone else!


international organisations:

permacultureinternational.org
An Australian based organisation that supports permaculture projects. It contains news, articles and upcoming permaculture courses. Join the email listserve for discussions on permaculture, network news and updates on the activities of 'PIL'.

permaculture.org.uk
Home of the UK permaculture network & the Permaculture Association (Britain) with links to international permaculture groups and extensive resources.

permacultureactivist.net
Home of the long running US based ‘Permaculture Activist’ magazine with articles and links to international permaculture groups.


energy descent and climate change information:

energybulletin.net
A clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply, publishing news, research and analysis.

theoildrum.com
Facilitating civil, evidence-based discussion about energy and its impact on our future.

futurescenarios.org
An essay by David Holmgren that looks at the cultural implications of peak oil and climate change.

postcarboncities.net
Providing resources on energy and climate change, designed specifically for the people who work with and for local governments.


responses to energy descent and climate change:

transitiontowns.org
Home to Transition Initiatives and the Transition Network. It's a WIKI for use by all the communities that have adopted the Transition Model for responding positively and creatively to the twin challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change.

relocalize.net
The Relocalization Network supports and connects groups as they work toward building strong communities.

permablitz.net
A Melbourne based organisation that has been set up to help people get together and have fun learning about, designing and implementing suburban permaculture systems.

seedsavers.net
Dedicated to the preservation of the genetic baisis of our food supply, seedsavers can help you get involved with or start up your own local seed network.

Plants for a Future
A resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses.

my-green-home-project.com
A well documented retrofitting project in Canada that transforms a 50’s style energy guzzler to an energy efficient and resource conserving home.

retrofittingyourhome.com
A guide on how to retrofit your home with respected permaculture practitioner Rosemary Morrow.

livablestreets.com
We are re-envisioning our cities, reversing decades of automobile-dominated planning and policy to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments, better prepared to meet the challenges of the new century.

nannatechnology.com.au
It is your way of sharing your nanna lifestyle and learning from other Nannas along the way.

The house that Mike and Heather built...
In 1996 Michael Mobbs, author of Sustainable House, and his family set out to renovate their 100 year old terrace house in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Chippendale.

Solar House virtual tour at Mt Best
A great example of how to live more lightly on the planet using some innovative design solutions, including a super efficient chest fridge conversion.


blogs:

transitionculture.org
Founder of the 'transitions movement', Rob Hopkins' blog that has daily updates. It's topical, amusing, engaging and explores the emerging transition model in its many manifestations.

permacultureprinciples.blogspot.com
'Redesigning a home in the suburbs' - using permaculture principles to transform a run down old bungalow on a small suburban block, with a very tight budget.

eatthesuburbs.org
Adam Grubbs' blog devoted to urban and suburban adapatations to peak oil and climate change, looking towards the positives and opportunities we have available. Includes Adams 'Energy Descent Action Plan'.

milkwood.net
A couple of city kids make the tree change to rural New South Wales. Book reviews, do-it-yourself projects, videos and more.

permie.net
Interesting permaculture related articles with an emphasis on local resources for the north San Francisco Bay area and Sonoma County, USA.

kitchengardeners.org
Empowering individuals, families, and communities to achieve greater levels of food self-reliance through the promotion of kitchen gardening, home-cooking, and sustainable local food systems.

taranakifarm.com
Employing and promoting sustainable farming techniques in regional Victoria, Australia.


forums:

forums.permaculture.org.au
A popular permaculture discussion forum set up by the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia.

aussieslivingsimply.com.au
Working towards the creation a sustainable future by becoming more self-reliant.


articles:

Permacultivator Journal
A list of articles from the journal published seasonally since 1992 from the Southern Highlands Permaculture group in the cool climate region of S.E. Australia.