David Holmgren is one of Australia's most experienced permaculture site designers. He has been providing consultancy advice and design for 20 years. Resident at Hepburn Springs in central Victoria for 15 years, David has developed an intimate knowledge of regional landscapes and resources, which he combines with a wealth of experience of temperate climate permaculture systems to provide a range of consultancy services to regional and wider clients. The services are: - Documented whole farm planning
- Eco-village development
- On-site planning advice
- Pre-purchase site assessment
Principles of Design:
- Global perspective and ethics, local action and commitment
- Development of natural processes and energies while minimising dependency on industrial energies
- Every element serves several functions and every function fulfilled in several ways
- Resolution of conservation-development conflicts through a common-sense approach
- Emphasis on the central role of clients in sustainable design and development
Consultancy
Documented whole
farm planning
A fully documented whole farm planning process by David provides you with a well thought out road map for long term development of larger rural properties and farms where the investment of significant capital in revegetation, dams, buildings, horticulture etc. make thorough planning an essential function.
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Eco-village development
Similar services are available for those planning eco-village development. David's experience in designing and developing Fryers Forest Eco-village in central Victoria enables him to provides general strategy right though to planning and design for those committed to sustainable rural resettlement . On-site planning advice
A half or full day on your property can give you a better understanding of the nature, limitations and assists of your land as well as work out basic land use (where to site the house, dams, roads, gardens and orchards). A couple with pen and paper and maybe a tape recorder can get very good value for the consultancy dollar.
Pre-purchase site assessment
An on site appraisal by David can confirm values or warn about problems in purchase of a property for developing a sustainable rural lifestyle.
To contact us, phone (03) 5348 3636 or send an e-mail to info@holmgren.com.au
Alternatively you can write to us at
16 Fourteenth St, Hepburn, Victoria 3461, Australia