Principles of Permaculture Design

1. Work With and Within Nature
   Cooperate with natural agencies and forces

2. The Problem is an Opportunity
   We are only limited by imagination

3. Least Change for the Greatest Effect
   Choose where to place your energy

4.Relinquish Power
...to natural forces

1. Relative Location
   Everything is in relationship

2. Stack Functions
   One element has many functions

3. Energy Cycling
   Strive to optimize and cycle energy flow in the system

4. Beneficial Connections
   Stability is directly proportional to the number of beneficial connections

5. Succession of Evolution
   Give it time

6. Edge Effect

Creativity happens on the edge

1. Info as a Resource
   Bad info = bad design.
   Good info is needed for good design

2. Yield is Theoretically Unlimited
   Nature can be infinitely abundant

3. Unknown Good Benefit
   Choose to trust in a benevolent Universe