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Designing for the Long Haul: Mastering the Scale of Permanence & Site Planning
This episode focuses on the "scale of permanence," a concept from P.A. Yeomans that emphasizes considering the long-term impacts of design choices when planning a site for ecological production.
The Scale of Permanence
The scale of permanence highlights the elements of a site that are most difficult to change once established. The article outlines these elements and offers guidance on planning around them:
Climate: While climate is generally considered unchanging, the article acknowledges the significant and unpredictable impacts of climate change. It advises choosing species with a wide…
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