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2008 May | Permaculture Research Institute of Australia


Keyline Design Course with Darren Doherty & Dave Griffiths

Posted in Course, Darren Doherty, General, Keyline, australia, design, food forest, workshop by Nick Ritar on the May 12th, 2008

Dalpura WorkshopsA fantastic opportunity to learn Keyline Design only 70 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD. This intesive 3 day hands on workshop is happening in the Eastern Otways on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of May.

A practical introduction to the modern applications of Keyline Design for drought proofing you landscape. This course also covers farm planning, agroforestry and Holistic Management. The multi award winning Yeomans Keyline Plow will also be demonstrated.

A must for all graziers, farmers, Earthmovers, Urban and Rural Land-users.  Dont’ miss out!

Watch a video about the courses online here.

The workshop is being held on Dalpura a 140 acre property that has been under development as a Broadacre Permaculture Forestry & Silvapastoral operation since it was designed by Darren Doherty & Ben Boxshall in 1996. The site has over 120 species of managed Forestry, Tree Crop & Fodder species over a total of over 50,000 trees planted, all on a Keyline Design layout with many integrated into the pastoral systems of the property.

For bookings visit www.permaculture.biz, contact darren@permaculture.biz or call 0403 491 595

300 Year Old Food Forest

Permaculture Design For Islands with Bill Mollison

Posted in Aquaponics, Bill Mollison, Course, General, Panama, Tagari Farm, design, permaculture by Geoff Lawton on the May 5th, 2008

This is a rare event and one that shouldn’t be missed. Having been born and reared on the island of Tasmania, Islands hold a special place in Bill’s heart and fascination. In this course Bill will focus on Permaculture Design for tropical and sub-tropical islands. This will be a wonderful experience to study and spend time with the founding father of Permaculture.

When: Wednesday, July 16 through to Saturday, July 19, 2008
Where: Bocas Del Toro, PANAMA
Cost: $1500 AUD
(includes accommodation & food)

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