Permaculture Association
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The Permaculture Association is a British education & research charity that promotes the theory and practice of permaculture in the UK and beyond. It is a partner in the Local Food consortium[1] of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme.[2]
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[edit] History
The Permaculture Association was established as a charity on February 8, 1983.[3]
[edit] Activities
According to its website, the Association offers its members a range of services including a quarterly newsletter, various discounts for events, books and services, opportunities to network, promotion & support of projects and a telephone helpline.[4] It also certifies Permaculture Design Courses in the UK and runs a diploma programme[5]
The Association organises a biennial national gathering of members, known as a 'convergence'.[6]
The Association also supports international projects such as the Permaculture Institute of El Salvador.[7][8]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.localfoodgrants.org/partners/permaculture_assoc
- ^ http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_cs_local_food
- ^ http://www.permaculture.org.uk/mm.asp?mmfile=historyofassociation
- ^ http://www.permaculture.org.uk/mm.asp?mmfile=MembServices_and_benefits
- ^ http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk/courses_events/diploma.html
- ^ http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/permaculture-uk-convergence.php
- ^ http://perma.nillian.co.uk/N341BH507391?lang=en
- ^ http://permacultura.com.sv/
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