Learn What The Permaculture Zones Are This A Free Infographic

Learning the permaculture zones can be intimidating. There never seems to be an easy down to earth explanation about permaculture. I have never seen a Permaculture for dummies. If there was I would buy it right now. For Infographic Monday’s I thought I would share one on the 5 permaculture zones. No long mysterious explanations here. You can check out the interview I did with Paul Wheaton for a bit more. Also, the Permaculture Playing cards are a great resource. I found this infographic at Afristar. They have a ton of great free resources.

Permaculture Zone 1

Permaculture zone 1 starts at your door. Basically inside your home is zone zero. When you step outside its zone 1. It can also include frequently visited paths. The things in a permaculture zone 1 need daily attention.

However, if you have an area around your house you never visit it is not zone one. So if you have a tiny space on the side of the house that you never go to even though it is touching the house it is not zone one. It could very well be zone 5 if you never even do maintenance to it.

If you go to an area every day to maintain it, it’s zone 1.

Permaculture Zone 2

In permaculture zone 2 are things that still need a lot of attention but less than zone 1. Your perennials and long growing season vegetable’s go here. In fact, most of your garden will go here. With automated irrigations and raised beds that don’t need weeding there’s not reason, to visit except for harvesting.

Fruit trees, Beehives, and chickens also go in permaculture zone 2.

Permaculture Zone 3

Zone 3 is basically farmland. It is your typical row crops, Large orchards and pasture for grazing animals. On most backyards, you have little to no permaculture zone 3. This area is not visited much at all. Zone 3 requires little day to day attention.

Permaculture Zone 4

Permaculture zone 4 is semi-managed woodland. You use this area to forage for wild edibles, timber and for grazing animals. You might take out saplings in here to open up the area. Make paths for yourself and animals. Set up feeders or cameras. This is also a good area to practice bushcraft skills and set up a permanent camp.

Permaculture Zone 5

Zone 5 is unmanaged wilderness. This is an area where nature takes her course. You can visit to observe and enjoy. This is the part of your land to enjoy nature is her untamed glory. To see the animals in their natural environment.