Permaculture ethics, principles, methods and outcomes

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=Ethics=
 * Earthcare – recognising that the Earth is the source of all life (and is possibly itself a living entity- see Gaia theory) and that we recognise and respect that the Earth is our valuable home and we are a part of the Earth, not apart from it.
 * Peoplecare – supporting and helping each other to change to ways of living that are not harming ourselves or the planet, and to develop healthy societies.
 * Fairshare (or placing limits on consumption) - ensuring that the Earth's limited resources are utilised in ways that are equitable and wise. Also if a wall retains heat, pass on the heat to a plant that needs it; if a plant provides shelter, place it on a wall that needs cooling. Wikibooks 2008

Ref: Wikipedia Feb 2008

=Principles=
 * 1) observe and interact
 * 2) catch and store energy
 * 3) obtain a yield
 * 4) apply self-regulation and accept feedback
 * 5) use and value renewable resources and services
 * 6) produce no waste
 * 7) design from patterns to details
 * 8) integrate rather than segregate
 * 9) use small and slow solutions
 * 10) use and value diversity
 * 11) use edges and value the marginal
 * 12) creatively use and respond to change

=Methods and Outcomes=

=Links and resources=
 * Permaculture (Wikiversity)