Research
This is one of our charitable objectives, and a newly convened research working group has given our previously modest research activities a big boost. A research strategy has been developed in consultation with members and this has highlighted priority areas.
Research into applications and fundamental aspects of permaculture has great potential to improve the permaculture practice of Association members, other permaculturists and their allies. Well-documented research can also help to raise the profile and standing of permaculture in civil society. As the prime networking body for active permaculture designers and practitioners in the UK, the Association is in the best position to systematically monitor and review progress of permaculture on a UK-wide scale. By providing an interface with academic research, our own research efforts will also enable us to feed into policy-forming scientific debates, and improve access to relevant academic research for non-academics.
The ultimate purpose of our research is to give people tools to improve their lives and surroundings. Our efforts will reflect this, with an emphasis on research into applications of permaculture and their effectiveness. We will also explore ways of making permaculture education and training as attractive as possible and of the highest quality, giving people the necessary skills to design and implement solutions that address real needs in their personal lives and communities.
Suggested actions:
- Contact the Association about getting involved in the research working group
- Download the research strategy (see link below)
- Tell us about your research work
- Join the research yahoo e-group
