Adoption Quote by Bill Mollison
“The end result of the adoption of permaculture strategies in any country or region will be to dramatically reduce the area of the agricultural environment needed by the households and the settlements of people, and to release much of the landscape for the sole use of wildlife and for re-occupation by endemic flora.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Permaculture: A Designers' Manual, Bill Mollison, 1988
Adopting permaculture can free land for wildlife and native plants while reducing human agricultural footprints.
In simple terms: Permaculture frees land for nature.
Key Takeaway
Implement sustainable land use.
Themes
environment
sustainability
land use
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- community gardens
- policy making
- education programs
Key Concepts
ecology
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities start small?
- What policies support land restoration?
A Different Perspective
Transition costs can be high for existing farms.
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