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Traditional food systems prevent malnutrition (report)

Exploring the Potential of Diversified Traditiona
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First peer reviewed permaculture book - free! (Download)

The first peer-reviewed permaculture textbook EVER and the first cited and referenced global permaculture textbook since Bill Mollison's 1989 Permaculture: A Designer's Manual.

Representing & collaborating with dozens of experts & organizations from around the world, Matt Powers' latest installment in his series of curriculum takes permaculture to a new level & organizes all regenerative techniques & methodologies into one clear, understandable system that also serves as a path to deeper study.


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The amazing evolution of oak trees (online)

Evolutionary history of oaks


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National Food Strategy evidence submission 2019

by Andy Goldring, CEO

The following is our response to the call for evidence, to inform a national food strategy. The scope of the strategy is within England.

 

The Permaculture Association supports public education and research on ecological design thinking and practice.


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The Paddock plastic free pantry wooden sign and containers

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The Paddock: Inspiring others to set up their own eco-business

by Sarah Cossom

The Paddock is an organic fruit and veg box scheme and farm shop which originated from Laura Burlison's family smallholding in nearby Northumberland. The shop also includes natural wholefoods, a wide range of local produce, a plastic-free pantry and a refill scheme.


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Edible Paradise book cover

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Book review: Edible Paradise - How to grow herbs, flowers and veggies in any space

by Sarah Cossom

One of the most important elements for me in any gardening book is for it to be both inspiring and achievable in equal measure; Edible Paradise ticks both those boxes. 

I also am a sucker for beautiful photographs and was surprised not to find the photographer's name prominently displayed anywhere on the book.
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An agroecological Europe by 2050 (report)

An agroecological Europe in 2050: multifunctional agriculture for healthy eating
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Agro-ecology and political transformation (journal)

From Transition to Domains of Transformation: Getting to Sustainable and Just Food Systems through Agroecology 
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Nature-based solutions to climate change (pdf)

Compendium of Contributions: Nature-Based Solutions

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