PDC LESSON 1.11 PRINCIPLES OF INTENSIFFICATION

 

PERMACULTURE COURSE AGRO-ECONOMY

PDC LESSON 1.11 PRINCIPLES OF INTENSIFFICATION

 

Develop small scale intensive systems by stacking and using niches

PLANT STACKING

is the placement of usual plant species in every layer in such a way that mimics the form of a rural forest.

TIME STACKING

is the process of planting your next crop into an area before your last crop is harvested.

NICE IN SPACE

By filling all niches in space, we can stop the grows of ‘weeds’ or unwanted plants, as their niche is already taken.

NICHE IN TIME

Is often based upon cycles of opportunity. Most annual vegetables grow better if planted at specific times of the year.

NICHE IN SPACE / TIME

Draw up a schedule of what to do and when to do it . Scheduling occurs in nature, for example migratory birds will go to certain areas at specific times.

Rather than compete find or create a niche for yourself. Intensify your productivity through stacking and exploiting niches in life.

Text from the roots, Mollison, Holmgren, Bratt Pitchard




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