Pre Permaculture Design Certificate
In order to give you the most hands-on and practical Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in Canada, your PDC starts with an online component for each of the chapters of the curriculum. To prepare everyone for a more in-depth learning experience and more hands-on workshops and activities at L’Alpakiade, we’re making sure that you arrive at the farm confident and with some technical and basic knowledge of permaculture.
Online chapters will be released on this platform on a weekly basis; you will be notified by email at every release, but take your time to go through them. This online resource will be available to you before, during and after your PDC course.
This online PDC introductory and preparatory course is designed to facilitate and ease you into the basic terminology and learning objectives of each chapter; so take notes, write down your questions, explore the recommended (and mandatory!) readings and resources whenever you get a chance, prior to the start of the course
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Chapter 1: Introduction & Ethics
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Chapter 1: Introduction & Ethics Slides PDF
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Chapitre 1: Introduction et éthiques (FR)
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How it all Began
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What is Permaculture?
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Ethics of Permaculture: Earth Care
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Ethics of Permaculture: People Care
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Ethics of Permaculture: Fair Share
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Why Permaculture?
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Designer's Toolkit: Introduction to the Principles of Permaculture
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Permaculture Principle 1: Observe and Interact
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Principle 2: Catch & Store Energy
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Principle 3: Obtain a Yield
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Principle 4: Apply Self-Regulation
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Principle 5: Use and Value Renewables
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Principle 6: Produce No Waste
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Principle 7: Work from Patterns to Details
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Principle 8: Integrate Rather than Segregate
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Principle 9: Slow & Small Solutions
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Principle 10: Use & Value Diversity
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Principle 11: Use Edges and Value the Marginal
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Principle 12: Creatively Use & Respond to Change
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The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1
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Chapter 2-3: Concepts, Methods, Site Analysis & Design Process
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Chapter 2-3: Concepts, Methods, Site Analysis & Design Process Slides PDF
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Chapitres 2 & 3: Processus de design, Concepts, Méthodes et Analyse de site
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Intro to Chapter 2 and 3
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Observation
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Guide Chap 2-3: Active Observation Tool
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Guide Ch2,3 - L'observation active (FR)
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Linear vs Systems
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Root Cause Analysis
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Guide Chap 2-3: Root Cause Analysis
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Guide Ch2,3: Analyse des causes principales (FR)
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Basemap
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SWOT Analysis
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Guide Chap 2-3: SWOT Analysis Tool
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Guide Ch2,3: Analyse SWOT (FR)
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Sector Analysis
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Guide Chapter 2,3: Sector Analysis Tool
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Guide Ch2,3: Analyse sectorielle (FR)
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Functional Analysis
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Guide Chap 2-3: Functional Analysis
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Guide Ch2,3: Analyse fonctionelle (FR)
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Zone Planning
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Guide Chap 2-3: Zone Analysis
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Guide Ch2,3: Zones (FR)
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Designer's Toolkit - W.A.S.M.M.M. and Scale of Permanence
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Guide Chap 2-3: WASMMM Tool
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Guide Chap 2-3: Outil de WASMMM (FR)
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Site Analysis Intro
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Site Analysis - Climate
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Site Analysis - Landform
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Site Analysis - Access and Circulation
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Site Analysis - Water
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Site Analysis - Vegetation and Wildlife
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Site Analysis - Legal Issues
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Site Analysis - Buildings and Infrastructure
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Site Analysis - Zones of Use
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Site Analysis - Soil Fertility and Management
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Site Analysis - Aesthetics
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Site Analysis: Conclusion
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Design Process - Intro
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Design Process: Observation
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Design Process - Analysis
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Design Process - Design
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Design Process - Management
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Ecological Gardening Techniques - Intro
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Ecological Gardening Techniques - Companion Planting
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Ecological Gardening Techniques - No Dig, No Till, Lasagna Gardening
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Part 1/3 - Sheet Mulching and Soil Preparation: UMass Permaculture Documentary Series
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Ecological Gardening Techniques - Mandala Garden
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Ecological Gardening Techniques - Rain Barrel and Drip
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QUIZ: Chapter 2-310 xp
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Chapter 4: Observation & Patterns
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Chapter 4: Observation & Patterns Slides
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Chapitre 4: Motifs et Observations (FR)
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Natural Pattern Observation
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Natural Patterns - Branch
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Natural Patterns - Lobe
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Natural Patterns - Spiral
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Natural Patterns - Wave
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Natural Patterns - Scatter
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Natural Patterns: Network
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QUIZ: Chapter 410 xp
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Chapter 5: Climates & Microclimates
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Chapter 5: Climates & Microclimates Slides
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Chapitre 5: climats et microclimats
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Intro - Climates and Microclimates
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Factors to Consider in Climate
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Hardiness Zones and Frost-free Days
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What Are Microclimates?
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Why Are Microclimates Important?
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Factors that Can Influence Microclimates
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Design Goals in Affecting Microclimates
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Recommended Resources: Chap 5
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Useful External Links
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QUIZ: Chapter 510 xp
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Chapter 6: Trees, Vegetation & their Ecosystem Surfaces
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Chapter 6: Trees, Vegetation & their Ecosystem Surfaces Slides
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Chapitre 6: Les arbres et leurs transferts d'énergie
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Intro to Trees and Ecosystem Services
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Functions and Features of a Forest Ecosystem
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Food Forests
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7 Layers
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Guild (7 Functions)
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7 Functions - Nitrogen Fixing Species
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7 Functions - Weed Suppression
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7 Functions - Pollinator Attractants
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7 Functions - Natural Pest Control
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7 Functions - Mulch Producers
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7 Functions - Fungal Companions
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7 Functions - Deep Rooted Plants
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QUIZ: Chapter 610 xp
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Chapter 7: Water
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Chapter 7: Water Slides
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Chapitre 7: L'eau
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Water Intro
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The Importance and Function of Water
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Water Pollution and Overuse - Part 1
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Water Pollution and Overuse - Part 2
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Water Pollution and Overuse - Part 3
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Aquifers
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Water Filtration
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Water Cycle
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Water Catchment
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Water Storage
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Water Filtration
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QUIZ: Chapter 710 xp
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Chapter 8: Soils
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Chapter 8: Soils Slides
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Chapitre 8: Les Sols (Diapos FR)
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Introduction to Soil
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Benefits of Living Soil Ecosystem
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Soil Drainage
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Soil Conditions - Intro to Soil Texture
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Soil Conditions - Soil Biology Tests
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Soil Conditions - Soil Testing
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Soil Conditions - Soil Compaction
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Soil Conditions - Soil Salinization
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Soil Conditions - Soil Contamination
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Soil Conditions - Soil Indicator Plants
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Intro to Common Soil Problems
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Common Soil Problems - Continuous Weeding
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Common Soil Problems - Continuous Watering
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Common Soil Problems - Continuous Fertilizer Application
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Common Soil Problems - Heavy Clay
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Common Soil Problems Sandy Soil
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Benefits of Cover Crops
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Benefits of Cover Crops Continued
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Lasagna Garden Beds
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Understanding Mulch
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Benefits of Mulch
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Impediments to Using Mulch
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Mulch and Mushrooms
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Hot Compost
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No Turn Compost
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Compost Teas
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Compost Extracts
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QUIZ: Chap 810 xp
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Soil Tests
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Soil Tests - Tests pour l'analyse du sol - FR
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Chapter 9: Earthworks & Earth Resources
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Chapter 9: Earthworks & Earth Resources Slides
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Chapitre 9: Terrassement (Earthworks) (Diapo FR)
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Introduction to Earthworks
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Earthworks - Defining Terms
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Earthworks Theory - Part 1
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Earthworks Theory - Part 2
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Earthworks Theory - Part 3
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Earthworks Theory Part 4
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Earthworks Theory Part 5
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Survey Tools: Transit Level
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Survey Tools: Water Level
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Survey Tools: A Frame
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Types of Dam Construction
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Perma-Tip: Fixing a Leaky Dam
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Spillway on the swale
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Recommended Resources: Chap 9
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Quiz: Chap 910 xp
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Chapter 10: Humid Tropics
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Chapter 10: Humid Tropics Slides
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Chapitre 10: Les tropiques humides (Diapo FR)
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Introduction to What and Where are Humid Tropics
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Wet Dry Tropics
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Wet Tropics
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Humid Tropics - Limiting Factors
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Quiz: Chap 1010 xp
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Chapter 11: Dryland
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Chapter 11: Dryland Strategies Slides
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Chapitre 11: Stratégies pour les zones arides diapos (FR)
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Dry Lands
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Dry Lands - Limiting Factors
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Recommended Resources: Chap 11
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QUIZ: Chap 1110 xp
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Chapter 12: Humid Cool to Cold Climates
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Chapter 12: Humid Cool to Cold Climates
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Chapitre 12: Climats froids et humides diapos (FR)
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Humid Cold Climates
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Humid Cold Climates - Limiting Factors
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Recommended Resources Chap 12
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QUIZ: Chapter 1210 xp
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Chapter 13: Aquaculture
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Chapter 13: Aquaculture Slides
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Chapitre 13: Aquaculture Diapos (FR)
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Intro to Aquaculture
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Freshwater Aquaculture
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Mariculture
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Marine Permaculture
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Recommended Resources: Chap 13
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QUIZ: Chapter 1310 xp
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Chapter 14: Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation
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Chapter 14: Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation Slides
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Chapitre 14: Une nation globale alternative diapos (FR)
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Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation
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(Some of the many) Recommended Resources: Chap 14
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Final Design Project Outline - CDP Projet Final - FR
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Final Design Project Outline
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Downloadable Cheat Sheets for the PDC
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Printable/Downloadable Cheat Sheet
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Aide-mémoire imprimable/téléchargeable
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Diapo des Chapitre en Francais
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CH1 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH2,3 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH4 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH5 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH6 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH7 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH8 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH9 P3 Permaculture FR
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CH10 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH11 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH12 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH13 - P3 Permaculture FR
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CH14 - P3 Permaculture FR
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Class Slides PDC2021
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Chapter 1 - Class Slides
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Chapter 2 and 3 - Class Slides
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Chapter 4 - Class Slides
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Chapter 5 - Class Slides
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Chapter 6 - Class Slides
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Chapter 7 - Class Slides
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Chapter 8 - Class Slides
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Chapter 9 - Class Slides
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Chapter 10 - Class Slides
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Chapter 11 - Class Slides
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Chapter 12 - Class Slides
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Chapter 13 - Class Slides
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Comprehensive List of Resources by Chapters
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Chapter 14 - Class Slides
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POST-CLASS RESOURCES
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Free Preview
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