Permaculture design involves several key steps and processes: 1) Data collection including aerial photos, maps, soil/climate data, and site surveys. 2) Comprehensive site analysis using tools like a site analysis kit, GPS, camera and various field testing equipment. 3) Development of a designed report with cost estimates, approvals, and scheduling.

1. Permaculture Design
Processes
Conta
ct
Sheet
Consultan
cy Costing
Data
Collation,
Site
Analysis &
Survey
Design &
Costed
Report
Developmen
t
Approvals,
Scheduling
&
Pricings
Development
&
Management
Sustainable
Permacultur
e Systems
OUR WORKS
PATTERN

2. Data Collation
Assemble required Data
– Aerial Photo
– Cadastral/Topo Maps
– Soils/Geology/Land Capability
– Climatic Data
– Fire Information
– Existing Plans
– Government Requirements/Info
•Business & Planning
•Environmental
– Local Knowledge/Contacts
– Soil Tests
•Agricultural
•Geotechnical

3. Site Analysis Kit
» Site Analysis Worksheets (Available from Australia
Felix Permaculture)
» Comprehensive tabular field analysis checklist
adapted from Australian Standard (AS) Land
Survey Handbook (.xls spreadsheets –
photocopied as proformas – kept in folder)
» Grid Transparency for field area calculations
» Plastic coated clipboard
» Base topographic and feature plan prepared prior
to arrival at property
» Bic 4 colour ballpoint/metal body graphite pen
for field cartography (Bic has four colours of
cartography) and note taking
» 100mm Ø Auger
» pH Test Kit - CSIRO Inoculo pH Kit
(reagent/powder) (AUD$15)
» Emerson Dispersivity Test
» Recycled glass jar with lid
» 100g bag of Gypsum
» 500-1000ml bottle of demineralised water
» Water Bottles – drinking water, washing, bolus
formation)
» 1000ml Glad Clip Lock Bags
» For taking field samples as required
» Hand Level
» David White Hand Level (
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/) (US$14)
» Scale Ruler
» Flat Four Scale - 1:100, 1:125, 1:250, 1:500
(AUD$4)
» For regional and larger scale works additional
items may be required and shared amongst
extensionists as required
» Camera – preferably digital (AUD$150+)
» GPS receiver (Garmin Gecko or Etrex)GPS receiver (Garmin Gecko or Etrex)
(AUD$150+)(AUD$150+)

4. Tools

5. Aerial Photo

6. Cadastral Plan

7. Topographic Data

8. Survey Data

9. Survey Data

10. Site Photography

11. Land Capability Data
Land Components

12. Geological Maps

13. Land Capability Data

14. Land Capability Data

15. Vegetation Data

49. Sectional Detail