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The permaculture earthworks handbook : how to design and build swales, dams, ponds, and other water harvesting systems / by Barnes, Douglas,1969-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.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."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.LSC
Subjects: Water; Water harvesting; Permaculture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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