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The permaculture earthworks handbook : how to design and build swales, dams, ponds, and other water harvesting systems  Cover Image Book Book

The permaculture earthworks handbook : how to design and build swales, dams, ponds, and other water harvesting systems / Douglas Barnes.

Summary:

"The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook covers the functions and appropriate siting, design, and construction of nine types of earthworks, including swales, dams, ponds, and hügelkultur beds, to maximize water availability in any climate. It's an essential practical guide for landscape designers, permaculturists, and landowners seeking to maximize food production and ecosystem resiliency at the lowest cost and impact"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 086571844X (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780865718449 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 177 pages : illustrations
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The state of water -- A look at the past -- How water moves in the environment -- Designing for the whole environment -- Elements of design and implementation -- Water storage techniques -- Interception techniques -- Applying permaculture Strategies -- Cautions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 32.99
Subject: Water > Storage > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Water harvesting > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Permaculture > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch 628.13 Bar 31681020061669 NONFICPBK Available -

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