Textbooks

Introduction to Permaculture (CC BY-NC)

This free introduction to permaculture is meant for the novice and the professional alike, with no prior experience necessary. For the person new to permaculture design and land stewardship, this book will provide a foundation from which to build upon with subsequent training, and introduce a new perspective that can be applied in many careers and facets of life.

Permaculture Design: Tools for Climate Resilience (CC BY-NC)

This book is predominantly about climate, and the macro influences of climate and climate change on design. Topics include climate assessment, which covers climate classification systems and climate change projections, and design strategies for climate resilience to weather events such as drought, heat, erratic rainfall, wildfire, tropical cyclones, and sea level rise.