Permaculture

Spring 2008

Features:

• THE ROAD TO ZERO CARBON BRITAIN Paul Allen explains the urgent case for national and international action on climate change and presents a coherent national plan for Britain.
• TURNING DOWN THE HEAT After Paul Allen’s article, Patrick Whitefield looks at practical actions we can take as individuals to reduce global warming.
• SPREAD THE PERMACULTURE WORLD We have 100 FREE online subscriptions to give away to deserving causes. Step right this way!
• NOTES FROM A SMALL GARDEN Part One Small garden, big permaculture ideas?! Wade Muggleton shows you how to create an inexpensive edible Eden.
• ON A LEARNING CURVE Newcomers to permaculture, Jennifer & Michél Tuite, describe two simple low cost garden projects to help create a happy space to relax in when the sun shines.
• UNSUNG HERO Cork may not be the height of fashion but Jenny Lunnon explains why it is such a sustainable building material.
• TALES FROM THE COPSE Ben Law describes the timeless art of coppicing and gives tips on his most useful and favourite woodland tools.
• PERMACULTURE PEOPLE Woodlanders, Ele & Anthony Waters, describe how a series of meetings with permaculturists gave them the courage to live their dreams.
• POWER FROM THE PEOPLE How political will and entrepreneurial spirit can transform a country’s capacity to generate renewable electricity, by Anna Blackaby.
• FARM FOR THE FUTURE Permaculture student, Jude Dunn, visits a successful small farm where nature takes the lead with stunning results.
• THERMAL MASS HEATERS With the end of cheap oil upon us, Bert Bruins introduces the most efficient and cleanest of woodburners – the kacheloven. © J &
• URBAN ADVENTURING How to discover the fascinating treasures hidden in our urban landscapes on two wheels, with Marcus James Whitehead. M T u i t e