The term "Permanent Agriculture" was first used in the book "Farmers of Forty Centuries: Or Permanent Agriculture in China, Korea and Japan" written by Franklin Hiram King in 1911.
Bill Mollison, the name of the concept of permaculture, defined permaculture in his work "Permaculture: A Designer's Handbook" as follows: Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems that have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems.
The purpose of permaculture is to create production sites that are easy to maintain, stable and self-sufficient by bringing people, animals and nature together. Permaculture is based on the principle of acting together with nature.
Permaculture Practices
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Water harvesting
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Covering (mulch) application
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Increasing the organic matter in the soil with soil improvement
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Conservation of biological diversity
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Reducing labor and costs and increasing productivity
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Performing animal production in sheltered areas but without disturbing natural life.
In Turkey, trainings are provided for those who want to apply permaculture practices in their homes and gardens. Permaculture camps are organized for both adults and children who want to experience natural life in various regions. Various restaurants and hotels can document that they continue their activities in a nature that serves nature while supporting natural life by obtaining permaculture certificate.
