People and Permaculture

This is the first book to explore how to use permaculture design and principles for people, to restore personal, social and planetary well-being.

People & Permaculture widens the definition of permaculture from being mostly about land-based systems to taking it right into the heart of our own lives, relationships and society. It is for anyone who thought permaculture wasn’t for them because they didn’t have a garden. It is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to care for themselves, their friends and family and for the Earth.

People & Permaculture transforms the context of permaculture, making it relevant to everyone. It covers tools and techniques we can use in our own lives, investigates ways of creating harmony in our relationships and groups, and forges a wider vision for our social systems. It further explores how to expand our feelings of connection across the globe and finally focuses on how we can manifest a positive future with the use of a new design framework specifically created for people-based designs.

Full of stories, interviews and personal anecdotes from permaculture people and beyond and with over 50 practical activities, readers are empowered and given practical tools to initiate positive change in their lives. People & Permaculture is a practical and holistic guide to creating a sustainable world.

About the Author
Looby has been teaching permaculture since 2002, and is partner of a leading teaching and consultancy partnership, Designed Visions. She runs full Permaculture Design Courses as well as teacher training, advanced permaculture design and peoplecare courses. She has a passion for creative teaching methods and likes inventing participatory activities and games to enhance learning. Her degree in Human Sciences provides a wealth of perspectives to bring into her teaching and writing. 

She has supported the development and growth of permaculture nationally through her input as trustee of the Permaculture Association (Britain) for 5 years (2001-2006) and was the Chairperson for two of these. She is an an active member of the permaculture community and is engaged with the education working group and is a diploma tutor.