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Re: Permaculture Principles.2
I was saying before the computer blooped that Dan noticed the disparity
among permaculture teachers, a good sign that he has been thinking hard
and responsibly about what he himself is teaching.
Finally, we would be well to accept that Bill Mollisons monumental
contributions were made early on and since then his one major added
contribution has been in the topic of patterns and patterning. Frankly, he
has developed this beyond what most people need to do good patterning.
But it surely is a further profound accomplishment. Mollison can't give
permaculture to the world and keep ownership of it and I think he would
agree. It is up to the rest of us to finish the job. Given that it is not
merely "sustainable agriculture" (an oxymoron) but a design process
treating all human material needs (and properly, non-material needs in my
view but not Bill's). This will take us a few generations if we stay on
track. If we scatter our energies in instant expertise and failure to
recognize, honor and heed elders (permaculture requires wisdom), we're
screwed.
For Mother Earth, Dan Hemenway, Elfin Permaculture, Yankee Permaculture,
The Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network.
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