The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook : How to Design and Build Swales, Dams, Ponds, and Other Water Harvesting Systems.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (194 pages)
Front Cover -- Praise -- Title Page -- Rights Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The State of Water -- Chapter 2: A Look at the Past -- Chapter 3: How Water Moves in the Environment -- Chapter 4: Designing for the Whole Environment -- Chapter 5: Elements of Design and Inspiration -- Chapter 6: Water Storage Techniques -- Chapter 7: Interception Techniques -- Chapter 8: Applying Permaculture Strategies -- Chapter 9: Cautions -- Appendices -- Index -- About the Author -- About New Society Publishers -- A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading.
The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook covers the functions, design, and construction of nine types of earthworks to maximize water availability in any climate. It's a practical guide for landscape designers, permaculturists, and landowners seeking to maximize food production and ecosystem resiliency at the lowest cost and impact.