Make the best use of nature’s abundance to reduce our consumptive behaviour and dependence on non-renewable resources.
Use & value renewable resources & services
The horse icon represents both a renewable service and renewable resource. It can be used to pull a cart, plough or log and it can even be eaten – a non consuming use is preferred over a consuming one. The proverb “let nature take it’s course” reminds us that control over nature through excessive resource use and high technology is not only expensive, but can have a negative effect on our environment. (Example the rotary hoe doesn’t get out at night and eat all the vegetables.)
Built—create onsite hydro renewable electricity generation
Biological—Mulching for trees, energy love and hope
Behavioural—Offering to help others with mulching
Reference: Holmgren, D. Permaculture Principles & Pathways beyond Sustainability