The Earth Care Manual gives a vision of a sustainable future and the practical steps we can take towards it both large and small, urban and rural. The book defines permaculture and places it in the context of the green movement. ? Part One: An overview of permaculture, and its approach to: soil fertility, water, climate, microclimate, energy and materials. ? Part Two: How to apply permaculture to buildings, gardens, orchards, farms, woodland & biodiversity. ? Part Three: A step-by-step guide to putting permaculture into action, how to develop your home or project on permaculture lines, plus many useful skills and techniques.