Welcome
The Permaculture Association is the national charity that supports people to learn about and use permaculture. We're working in Britain and around the world to make a better world for all using nature as our inspiration.
Courses
Many people learn about permaculture through attending a course - why not immerse yourself in a two week residential for a holistic experience at a project or find a weekend course near you!
Latest Courses Posted
Education
Find out about courses. Information about introductory courses, the internationally recognised Permaculture Design Certificate, and the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. Also details of how to become a permaculture teacher and updates from the Education Working Group.
Diploma
Take your permaculture design skills to the next level with the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. Completing this internationally-recognised course will develop your professional skills and place you among the top flight of permaculture designers in the country.
Research
Our research has two aims: improving permaculture practice and showing permaculture works. This means gathering and sharing high quality permaculture research from around the world. We also work with universities and Association members to deliver permaculture research projects.
Research Digest
The Research Digest provides short summaries of newly-published permaculture related research. Take a look to see the latest items.
Farming Project
The new Farming Working Group has just been established and is developing an exciting programme of work based on a participatory process involving farmers, smallholders and consultants over the last two years. Find out more and get involved.
Find out more about permaculture...
Through observation of natural systems permaculture shows us how to design places, spaces and communities for 7 billion people to live on the planet sustainably! Applying the ethics and principles results in reduced carbon footprints and positive impacts on the earth and it's inhabitants.
LAND - The Permaculture Learning and Demonstration Network
Come and see Britain's best examples of permaculture in action at our LAND demonstration centres. You can find out more about permaculture by visiting a project or learn by volunteering and making a real difference through practical action.
Membership
Members are sent our newsletter 'Permaculture Works' four times a year. On joining you will receive a personal website logon enabling you to create an online profile - it also means you can advertise your events and courses on our website! Join our network today!
Book your place at a Convergence!
Permaculture Scotland
Find out more about the Permaculture Association's strategic network in Scotland, the ScotLAND permaculture demonstration project, Convergence 2013 and how you can get involved.
Permaculture Wales
Find out more about the Permaculture Association's strategic network in Wales, projects, events and how you can get involved.
Cael gwybod mwy am rwydwaith strategol y Gymdeithas Paramaethu yng Nghymru, prosiectau, digwyddiadau a sut y gallwch gymryd rhan.
Design
Design helps us to make best use of available resources and create a productive system that meets more of our needs. Permaculture design is based on ecological principles and techniques from many different disciplines.
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Subscribe to our ebulletin
Keep up-to-date with what's happening at the Permaculture Association and with permaculture more generally - subscribe here
Donating
Donations really help us to continue our work.
Please donate and support us to change the world with permaculture!
Annual Appeal
The 2013 Special Appeal is for a young people's permaculture project and to help delegates from Africa to go to IPC11.
Affinities
'Turn electricity bills into windmills' and help raise money for the association’s work too.
Green Gathering
Books From Us
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