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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.

Made of ancient diatom skeletons, diatomaceous earth is edible to mammals but deadly to insects. De scratches through a bug's waxy exoskeleton coating turning their innards to teeny tiny bug jerky.

Rocket mass heaters are better than natural gas heaters because rocket mass heaters are free to operate and have less than 5% of the carbon footprint.

Dry outhouses, frequently discussed in permaculture, provide a sustainable sanitation solution that prioritizes resource conservation and waste reduction, but their usability and effectiveness rely on careful design and management. While simple in concept, dry outhouses require specific considerations to optimize user experience and ensure proper waste handling. Strategic placement on elevated ground promotes natural drainage and helps maintain a dry pit, essential for reducing odors and pathogen survival. However, achieving a truly "no pee" environment, while ideal for minimizing volume and toxicity, can be challenging, especially for women. Urine diversion mechanisms are crucial for separating urine, a valuable fertilizer, and facilitating a drier composting process for the solid waste. The addition of sawdust further aids in odor control and composting, while proper ventilation, often achieved through a "breather pipe" in a willow feeder system, ensures aerobic decomposition and minimizes smells. User comfort can be enhanced with features like comfortable seating, adequate lighting, and clear instructions on proper usage, including sawdust application and urine diversion practices. Effectiveness in terms of long-term sustainability hinges on proper waste management. The "mummified" waste, or poop-jerky, after two years of aging, is ideally applied to "poop beast" trees like willows, poplars, or cottonwoods, completing the nutrient cycle. By addressing usability and effectiveness through thoughtful design and management, dry outhouses can become a viable and environmentally sound sanitation solution, embodying the principles of permaculture.

SKIP, which stands for Skills to Inherit Property, is a permaculture-based program designed to connect aspiring homesteaders with aging landowners seeking successors for their properties. The program consists of over a thousand practical projects, referred to as "Badge Bits" (BBs), encompassing various aspects of sustainable living, such as gardening, natural building, animal care, and food preservation. Participants, known as "Skippers," complete these BBs, documenting their progress with pictures and videos to demonstrate their skills and dedication. As Skippers gain experience, they progress through levels of certification, starting with PEP1 (Permaculture Experience according to Paul) and culminating in PEP4, representing a significant level of expertise. "Otis," a fictional character in the SKIP program, represents the numerous landowners seeking worthy individuals to inherit their properties. The program aims to create a bridge between these Otises and Skippers, offering a pathway for Skippers to "skip the rat race" and acquire land while providing Otises with peace of mind knowing their homesteads will be in capable hands. SKIP emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency among participants.