While I think in many situations this ideal makes sense, in many situations it doesn't. I think multiple options are best in most situations, because not all people, communities and families are the same and they don't need to be. Good points put forth all 'round. What is ideal in one climate or part of the world will be different elsewhere. And that's okay, not only okay that can be good. I like learning from what works for a variety of folks and being able to consider it all and assertain what makes most sense for me, paying good attention, doing research on how to do things well etc. I'm hesitant of deciding what would equal "true" permaculture beyond basic principles and patterns, but this ideal put forth by the original poster is fairly specific and so it will be right for some and not others. I think we should be careful about "one true wayism" statements upon the matter of what is the best way to do permaculture.
