A Permaculture Guidebook from East Timor

A Permaculture Guidebook from East Timor

"Permaculture can be described as meaning Permanent Agriculture and Permanent Culture"

"Permaculture can be described as meaning Permanent Agriculture and Permanent Culture"
Permanent Agriculture: Agriculture and animal management that improves the land, provides income and produce, and is sustainable now and in the future.

Permanent Culture: Working with, protecting and encouraging a strong East Timorese culture and environment and moving forward at the same time. Working with nature and people and learning from them, not against or in competition with."

Timor Leste is the world's newest nation. It was colonized by Portugal and Indonesia for almost 500 years. During the occupation, the farming system has changed dramatically, especially since Indonesia intoduced high externa; input farming methods.

The purpose of this book is to help government, civil society and students to develop sustainable practises and lifestyles in timor Leste. Nowday the occurance of natural disaters is increasing in the world, including Timor Leste. This book can also be a good reference to help solve some of the problems that cause natural disasters.

Extract from the Forward "A Permaculture Guidebook from East Timor" - Ego Lemos - Permatil Coordinator - February 2008