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"Woodland" management, as described by Ben Law in his books The Woodland Way and The Woodland Year, promotes active human participation in shaping and nurturing the ecosystem. This approach prioritizes the long-term health and resilience of the woodland, recognizing its value not only for timber production but also for food, medicine, wildlife habitat, and overall ecological well-being. The choice of "woodland" over "forest" in describing Wofati design reflects a deliberate shift away from extractive forestry practices towards a more harmonious and sustainable relationship with the natural world. This distinction highlights the importance of language in shaping our understanding and approach to land management, emphasizing the need for conscious and mindful stewardship of the Earth's resources.

Dry outhouses offer a sustainable alternative to conventional flush toilets, aligning with permaculture principles of resource conservation and waste reduction. A well-designed dry outhouse, strategically situated on an elevated point to encourage water runoff, utilizes a pit for waste collection. To mitigate odors and promote composting, sawdust is a crucial element. A "no pee" policy, though challenging for women due to anatomical differences, helps maintain a dry environment, crucial for minimizing pathogen survival and groundwater contamination. This "dry" approach allows the waste to essentially mummify over time, becoming poop-jerky after two years. This aged material, though technically safe for vegetable gardens, is ideally used to nourish "poop beast" trees like willows, poplars, or cottonwoods, as part of a "willow feeder system." For optimal functionality and user comfort, urine diversion mechanisms are essential, particularly in mixed-gender settings. This separation of urine, a valuable fertilizer, further reduces the volume and toxicity of the solid waste, facilitating easier handling and nutrient cycling. The dry outhouse, therefore, presents a low-cost, eco-friendly sanitation solution that embodies the essence of permaculture's closed-loop systems.

Stringing nettles are capable of doing nearly everything that hemp can do and usually better. They are a tasty edible that loses its sting when cooked for at least 30 seconds.

Rocket mass heaters are better than heat pumps because rocket mass heaters are free to operate and have less than 6% of the carbon footprint.