Michael Kristoffersson

A bit late to the game I'm afraid, but for reference to others who might come across this thread.
I agree it's not a turkey nest, but I can see where the confusion came from.
I believe the technique being referred to is as follows.

3. HOUSE OR BARN WALLS. Unrealised by most architects and home builders, machines exist which can raise and compact a complete house or barn wall in a morning's work. All we need to add is a floor and roof (another two days work) to be in a long-term, fireproof, silent, energy-conserving and sheltered house. This technique is suited to open-space situations, cheap barns and large outbuildings. As the walls are raised, a small tractor and roller can compact them. Almost any earth will do, providing the compacted rest angle is watched. This technique is not suited to sands unless wall corners are bagger (stabilised with soaked bags filled with cement and sand or sandy soil). Figure 9.19.

- p238-9 'Permaculture: A Designers' Manual'; Bill Mollison

Ah, right. So as long as your design can be flexible enough to adjust once you know more info then that should be fine.

I'm considering you'd at least want tree and/or hedge shelter from the cold winds.
For both the plants and definitely for your tent location as well.

If there's any significant slope, use it to your advantage.
Site things uphill that provide for downhill. Moving things downhill is far easier than the other way around.

e.g. chickens above a garden, water store above garden, food above accommodation or processing area, etc.

Just a couple  of thoughts for now.

Willow can be woven to give a decent living fence, though you'd need some temporary, perhaps more standard fencing until it was well established.
I believe willow will pleach (if that's the correct term) when woven/tied; i.e. it will grow into itself.

Stephen, have you got a topographical map?
What data do you have regarding Sector Analysis?
To the north side (or the prevailing winter wind direction), what is the existing protection like?

Oh well. Thanks anyway for looking into it, Jules.

Is there any way to get the slides from these talks as well?

I agree Ernest, it is like herding cats. I do love cats though.
I know the feeling of being without one's tribe.
One of the great (not good) achievements of the modern age, the broke us all apart and spread us to the wind.

Sorry US is not viable for us - much as the landscape appears stunning and worth exploring, sadly the corporation of the USA is even more messed up than Britain...

I do so wish that you find some kindred spirits sooner rather than later.
The times are calling for it increasingly.
I'm impressed at how hard the powers that be and the current paradigm are holding onto their insanity, as the ship sinks around them.
If we're not careful (as local collectives) this covid madness will end up re-enforcing the status quo instead of toppling it, as it rightfully should have by now.

Hi Pedro,

As soon as we are able (weeks or months), myself and my parents shall be seeking property in Portugal.
Either we find a place of our own and I get my hands dirty in every aspect of permaculture, or we get lucky and find like-minded people to join and work with.
How is your situation?
Is there an easier way to speak than discussing here?

Michael

Hi William,

How is your journey progressing?
I'm always glad to hear of people doing what I am striving to do myself.
If you're still looking to build a small community, is there an easier way to have a conversation?
If you have the time, I would love to talk.
My parents, who are retired, and myself are looking to find a place to take care of and look after ourselves, somewhere in Portugal, in the coming months.
It is not the easiest time right now, but we must do it somehow

All the best. I trust this message finds you well.

Michael