Essays about: "policulture"

Found 1 essay containing the word policulture.

  1. 1. Permaculture design in an ecovillage : in theory and practise

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture

    Author : Tora Råberg; [2007]
    Keywords : ecosystem; permaculture; sustainability; self-sufficiency; ecovillage; biodiversity; indicator plants; conservation; perennials; design; microclimate; polyculture; policulture; agroforestry; companion planting; multilayer; intercropping; forest garden; permaculture design; zones and sectors;

    Abstract : This essay presents guidelines how to approach a local ecosystem, taking into account biological, geological, chemical and hydrological assets in order to obtain a sustainable and self-sufficient farming system conserving and increasing local biodiversity. Biodiversity is a key factor in ecosystem structure and function. READ MORE