The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook: How to Design and Build Swales, Dams, Ponds, and Other Water Harvesting Systems

by Douglas Barnes

Maximize your water harvesting potential with efficient, cost-effective earthworks

In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use. The result can be increased food production, higher groundwater levels, reduced irrigation needs, and enhanced ecosystem resilience.

Yet, due to a lack of knowledge,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086571844X
• ISBN13: 9780865718449
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 16 years and up