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Treesponsibility
A Calderdale based group who have planted about 60,000 trees and hedge plants. Spin-off projects include the Community Tree Nursery, which is set to take off into its own independent life, and the Wild Garden, an outdoor education area at Ferney Lee School in Todmorden. We've also written a book and produced a video about our activities!
Country UK (England) Region Yorkshire
Sections :PermacultureTrees and WoodlandsNon Profit GroupsVolunteeringClimate Change

Quinta das Abelhas
Organic Smallholding in Central Portugal
Country Portugal
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsCompostBio-diversityTraditional Plant UsesBee plantsTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyVeganFood IssuesGenetics/GMOLandrightsLocal FoodClimate ChangeVegetarianEnvironmentVolunteeringBlogsCo-opsCommunities

Natural Energy
Information relating to the use of alternative natural energy to provide electricity for your home. You will also find a large list of environment articles relating to the use of solar, wind and geothermal energy which are great as an educational tool.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Green BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingOther EnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnvironment

Aussies Living Simply
We are a community focused on sustainability, permaculture, organic gardening, backyard livestock, simple living and stepping lightly on the planet. We invite you to become a member, it’s free and you’ll be part of one of the most interesting and friendly groups on the net. The posts you see listed on this home page are a tiny example of the large collection of interesting and in some cases, life changing, forum discussions you will have free access to as a member. Our forum is lively and active and often you can get an answer to a question within minutes. We discuss simple living, backyard livestock, permaculture, organic food production, sustainable energy, living well on less money, preserving, bread baking, stockpiling food, recycling, mending and reusing and a wide range of sustainability topics. There is a seed and plant exchange, members’ discounts for open pollinated vegetable seeds, bare-rooted plants, native trees and plants. You’ll also find a treasure chest of homemade food recipes and instructions on how to make natural household cleansers, soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and lots more. Certified organic farmer and author of Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting, Lyn Bagnall, is here to answer your organic gardening questions.
Country Australia
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Permaculture Institute
Founded in 1997 as the sister organization to the Permaculture Institute of Australia, the Permaculture Institute is one of the leading permaculture educational institution in the US. Our mission is to promote sustainable living skills through education, networking and demonstration projects. We facilitate networking among permaculture groups and projects in NM/Southwestern region and beyond. Our website is full of practical information on plant guilds, backyard animal husbandry, gardening in the nature's image, water harvesting and community building.
Country United States Region NM, CO, AZ, CA, UT, NE, TX
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsAgroforestryFarmingUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignWater/WetlandsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityDrylandsPondsBee plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingOther Green GroupsLocal FoodClimate ChangeEnvironmentRun CoursesVolunteeringJournal/NewsletterNetworkingTrainingConsultancyTalksPhoto GallerysDirectories/ListingsBlogsNon Profit Groups

Compost Products
A comprehensive selection of composters and compost bins, worm (vermiculture) systems, recycling tools, water saving devices, rain barrels and ecological yard and garden accessories. Be part of the solution and start composting today!
Country United States
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningCompostSoilHedgingFungiOther Green GroupsOther EnvironmentalHealth IssuesComunity compostingGardening ToolsClimate ChangeAgricultureEnvironmentBooks Stores/Publishers

Fruit growing in Scotland
The greenhouse effect is giving us a new climate in Scotland allowing us to grow more exotic plants, such as grapes, figs, peaches, and travel abroad has given us experiences of the Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia), from Canada. Trials with native Blaeberries (Vaccinium 98rtillus)are very pleasing. Information on webpage about Fruit growing in Scotland at www.johnstoa.com/fruitgrowing.htm
Country UK (Scotland) Region Tayside
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningRare Plants/Heritage SeedsTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsPerennialsNon Food CropsNew CropsFruit Cropsnative plantsSustainable livingHealth IssuesRaw FoodLocal FoodClimate ChangeCity Farms/Community Gardens

Maya Mountain Research Farm, a Permaculture Project in Belize
Maya Mountain Research Farm is a small registered NGO working on issues of food security and biodiversity. Using agroforestry and ethnobotany, MMRF is a collection of hundreds of plant species of use to people. The farm is well developed. We do outreach, host interns and conduct training and courses. Our client base includes several universities and NGOs, Peace Corps, Government of Belize. Right now we are working on a vanilla project that is very exciting.
Country Belize Region Toledo
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningFarmingPermaculture DesignRare Plants/Heritage SeedsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityTraditional Plant UsesAlly CroppingPondsSwalesBee plantsReforestationTree nursaryTreesRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsFibresNew CropsCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsOil cropsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyHealth IssuesLocal FoodClimate ChangeAgricultureVegetarianEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringApprenticeshipsResearchNetworkingTrainingConsultancySustainable plant productsEthnobotanyNGO

Forestry and other Environmental Games
Free online environmental games, ecological footprint calculators, quizzes, and polls. Games for the planet @ Ecogamer.org
Country Canada Region Ontario
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningTrees and WoodlandsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftOther Green GroupsRaw FoodClimate ChangeAgricultureEnvironment

Fair trade and organic products from FootprintFriendly.com
Footprintfriendly for fair trade, ethical and organic gardening products and services that will reduce carbon footprint and help consumers lead a greener cleaner life.
Country UK (Nothern Ireland)
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Midwest Permaculture
Midwest Permaculture is the outgrowth of decades of experience and preparation which culminated in the creation of a powerful Permaculture Design Certification Course held in Stelle, Illinois, in October of 2006. The course was delivered by Bill Wilson, Wayne Weiseman, and Mark Shepard and hosted in the unique community of Stelle, IL. Midwest Permaculture is a business created and owned by Bill and Becky Wilson of Stelle (30 year residents) with the goal of promoting more sustainable ways of living and providing quality permaculture education and training.
Country United States Region IL
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignWild Food/ForagingFruit CropsLow impact livingSustainable livingLocal FoodClimate ChangeEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicJournal/NewsletterConfrencesNetworkingTrainingTalksCommunitiesCity Farms/Community Gardens

Owner
We are building food-forest-theater-studios to create media. Our studios will research sacred poetry based on tree-lore and seasonal observation of life. They will also act as sanctuary to at risk life-forms Then we will produce media to get humans into the "Art of the Fugue" and have them re-fusing to Our Lady Gaia.
Country United States Region 92595
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Online Land Planning
Online Land Planning is a collaborative of specialized alternative energy and land planning experts who consult on integrated strategies for property owners interested in locating and developing land based on a sustainable design approach. OLP utilizes and share internet resources to consolidate and provide initial land planning solutions for most properties based on available data on wind, geothermal, permaculture opportunities, wastewater treatment, biomass, agroforestry, landfill, hydro agriculture, bioremediation and potential for waste loop optimization.
Country United States Region Global
Sections :Directories/ListingsBlogsCommunitiesEco-villagesGovenmentalSustainable AgricultureAgroforestryPermaculture DesignLandrightsClimate ChangeEnvironmentVolunteeringOil cropsGreen BuildingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyOther EnvironmentalComunity compostingBio-diversityNew CropsBiomassConsultancy

The Alternative Kitchen Garden
The Alternative Kitchen Garden is a free podcast (online radio show) all about growing edible and useful plants in an environmentally friendly way. Permaculture, composting, wildlife, and other aspects of sustainable living are covered. There's also a blog.
Country UK (England)
Sections :General GardeningUrban PermacultureWild Food/ForagingRare Plants/Heritage SeedsEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsNew CropsFruit CropsFungiHouse plantsSustainable livingLocal FoodClimate ChangeEnvironmentBlogs

Nigel's Eco Store
Nigel's Eco Store is an award winning eco store, where you'll find hundreds of environmentally friendly products for sustainable, low carbon living, including recycled bags, energy saving gadgets, green gifts, and lots of other eco friendly products and gifts.
Country UK (England)
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningLow impact livingSustainable livingClimate ChangeEnvironmentGardening ToolsSustainable plant products

Garden Watering
Our expertise in garden watering systems will help you design the perfect garden irrigation system. Watermates rainwater irrigation systems are eco-friendly and comply with UK hosepipe legislation. Choose from a wide range of garden watering systems which can be designed to water any situation.
Country UK (England)
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsRare Plants/Heritage SeedsCompostWildlife/ConservationPondsTreesNew Cropsnative plantsHedgingHouse plantsAppropriate TechnologyOther EnvironmentalAgricultureVegetarianEnvironmentNetworkingConsultancySeed SuppliersBuisness servicesBio-diversityCollectiveNetworksGeneral GardeningUrban PermacultureCoppicingGreen BuildingLocal FoodPhoto GallerysEnvironmentDirectories/ListingsPermacultureTreesGreen BuildingNetworkingNetworksNetworkingSustainable AgriculturePerennialsGardening ToolsLandrightsBlogsPlant DatabasesSustainable livingResearchIndividual booksReforestationWater/WetlandsRoot cropsBuisness servicesGardening ToolsClimate ChangeGarden DesignDrylandsFruit CropsTree nursary

Little Organics
Everything organic for little people, Little Organics is about a safer happier baby Say goodbye to the chemical and addictives in baby products with little organics
Country Australia Region Victoria
Sections :Climate ChangeOrganicsNews Sites

Alternative Energy
Conserve Energy Future contains articles related to green and clean energy. It provides information related to solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, global warming and recycling. The site aims at providing users with the information related to renewable energy sources. It also provides tips to conserve energy. Apart from this, it also contains articles related to wave, hydro and ocean energy.
Country India
Sections :OrganicsTree nursaryOrganicsCompostSoilWildlife/ConservationOther EnvironmentalBiomassNew CropsClimate ChangeEnvironment

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