Mission Statement

Our Insitute`s mission statement is the promotion of sustainable system design known as Permaculture, through education, publishing, translation, implementation, the development of curricula, and the establishment and administration of aid projects.



Origins

The Permaculture Institute is a non-profit educational trust. Founded in 1978 by Academician* Bill Mollison, it was based in Stanley Tasmania for ten years. In 1988 the Institute moved to the sub tropics of Northern N.S.W. returning to Tasmania in 1998.



Functions

The Institute`s primary focus is education, with emphasis on producing indigenous teachers. Thus, the skills gained spread exponentially with the Permaculture global movement, the transfer of information is immeasurable. There are no boundaries or limitations governing the extent of influence of Permaculture practices. The Institute targets international exposure, with particular emphasis on producing teachers, and the general populace of developing countries and communities in need.



Permaculture Ethic

Permaculture operates on three ethics:

1. Care of the Earth.

2. Care of Species.

3. Return of Excess to the First Two.



Courses are given from an introductory level to the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course.