Permaculture Demonstration Center

Description

Permaculture Canada is at the forefront of regenerative and permaculture demonstration centers. These projects are aimed at providing food for large groups of people, although, they are also used for demonstrating regenerative agriculture and other permaculture practices. Our CEO, Lindsay Brandon, has managed and designed over 20 of these large scale demonstration facilities, from site visit through to landscape installation phases. These have served the needs for many stewards in activities ranging from community food banks to resort/retreat centers and small intentional communities. Permaculture Canada has participated in the design, consultation and installation phases of these projects. Additionally, our regenerative design work spans across the US, Canada, Africa and Asia, ranging in size from a few acres to many hundreds of acres.

What is included in a Permaculture Demonstration Center

A regenerative demonstration center can also include each or all of the following elements:

• Food forest(s) that include a wide array of perennial trees, shrubs and other plants. These can be used to fulfill the dietary and natural medicinal needs of the people operating and using the facility; and also support the regeneration of the soil, water and environment.
• Annual plantings to complement the perennials for dietary and medicinal needs
• The integration of livestock within the property. For example, chickens, ducks, goats, hogs and cattle.
• Multiple methods and processes for the capture, treatment, storage and use of water on the property. For example, rainwater collection, greywater treatment and re-use, ponds/dams, streams, swales, springs)
• Well defined and laid out paths and roads. These enable ease and efficiency of access to all other features of the property
• Structures that support the operation of the property or for housing
• Using a wide array of climate/location appropriate construction methods (e.g. hempcrete, strawbale, rammed earth, mudbrick etc.)
• An education center to host courses and skills training programs
• Soil testing, consultation, and remediation
• An array of commercial enterprises that provide income for the demonstration site and for the community

The design package will include the detailed design plan for the demonstration center, a range of educational resources related to all aspects of the design, a very detailed written design narrative (over 150 pages) and details for how to create income streams from the demonstration and education aspects of the project. The price for this design can vary based on the size of the property and the published price is the minimum amount to budget. Payment plans can be provided for this design project.

If you’re not sure about any aspect of this regenerative design and need to know more before you purchase, please make a booking with us to discuss.