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Permaculture principle
Summary
We can have a positive impact on inevitable change by carefully observing, and then intervening at the right time.
Creatively use and respond to change
The butterfly is a positive symbol of transformative change in nature, from its previous life as a caterpillar. The proverb “vision is not seeing things as they are but as they will be” reminds us that understanding change is much more than a linear projection.
Examples—
Built—embracing tiny homes, building for community, building a pond - attractor to wildlife and people
Biological—plant succession - plant mulch - acacia as nitrogen fixer
Behavioural—Perceptions, ideas, and actions, Choosing to eat fresh and local ingredients
Reference: Holmgren, D. Permaculture Principles & Pathways beyond Sustainability