Permaculture Works has, for many years been the key method of communication within the Permaculture Association network.

It’s a testament to our members that we still manage to keep the content 100% member-based. For that, we thank you!

Please do put the following dates in your diary and keep Permaculture Works in mind as an outlet for feeding any news, gossip, hints, tips, book reviews and features into the network during 2011.

2012 Permaculture Works dates:

Spring 2012:

Copy deadline: Feb 13th

To print: March 6th

Mailed out: March 13th

Summer 2012:

Copy deadline: May 14th

To print: June 5th

Mailed out: June 12th

Autumn 2012:

Copy deadline: August 17th

To print: September 11th

Mailed out: September 18th

Winter 2012:

Copy deadline: October 26th

To print: November 27th

Mailed out: December 4th

Content

The format for the newsletter has a mix of news, inspiration and features. A typical publication is 28 A4 pages including:


4 pages network news
3 pages of features
3 pages dedicated to the LAND project
2 pages of Permaculture Association news
2 pages of members’ letters
2 pages (centre spread) for a permaculture design
2 pages of International news
2 pages of courses and events
1 page for diploma news and permaculture research
1 page for a Business Member Spotlight
1 page of opportunities and livelihoods
1 page of member groups and businesses
1 page of reviews (books, DVDs and videos)
and the bookstore.


Furthermore the back page spotlights a permaculture principle. The aim being to give an example of how projects interpret and use the principle in a project.

2012 will cover:

• Use slow and small solutions, Use and value diverstiy, Use edges and value the marginal and Creatively use and respond to change.
   

• 2010 & 2011 featured Observe and interact, Catch and store energy, Obtain a yield, Apply self regulation and accept feedback, Use and value renewable resources and services, Produce no waste, 
Design from patterns to details and 
Integrate rather than segregate. 

Members are encouraged to get involved by contributing content. Click here to find out more...