The Universal
Permaculture Design Course
Permaculture an original and powerful science.
It is the first Design Science that harmoniously integrates all
living and non-living things to create systems that function to
benefit life in all its forms.

By understanding the interconnected nature of lifeforms you
are able to realize the potential of your own innovative thinking
to create abundant and prosperous human settlements:
providing food, energy, shelter and other needs
in a sustainable way.

One Week Residential
with Pre-Course Correspondence
at Janahn Forest Jimbour Qld Australia
Demonstration Farm and Centre
of the Permaculture Design Institute

with Leo Mahon
Director of the Permaculture Design Institute
Developer/Designer
“Janahn Forest Permaculture Farm “
and Special Guest Tutors

Saturday 1st to Sunday 9th January 2011
Arrive New Years Eve if Desired
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Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th June 2011
Commences Queens Birthday Weekend
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We host this course every January and June

Course Structure & Content

Includes all theory and practical exercises necessary to enable students to become competent Permaculture Designers and Teachers. Our Design Course Graduates may, teach and Permaculture & Design for themselves & others.

We encourage the establishment of independent organically minded Permaculture Designers and Practitioners whose collective efforts support the ongoing Ethics and Principles of Permaculture

Course Topics
Understanding Patterns in Nature, Climatic Factors
Methods of Design for The Humid Tropics,
Dryland Regions & Humid Cool to Cold Climates
Incorporating Trees into System Design
Aquaculture, Making use of Water
Soil Health and Fertility, Swale Design
Earthworks and Earth Resources
Land Use Legal Structures, Desert Transformation
Making Forests less Flammable, Domestic Animals and Selection
Fencing and Containment Systems, Incorporating Native Animals
Traditional Foods and Storage, Energy Efficient Housing

Janahn Forest showcases a broad range of Permaculture Land Use Systems. The annual climate here ranges from a cold frost prone winter to a sub tropical summer season. Extended dry periods are frequent, as are periodic high rainfall episodes. Our farm has been designed to capture and utilize all regular rainfall.

We produce most of our food on our
Permaculture Farm so you are able to see
production methods at work.
Go To: www.janahn.com.au to see our farm

The Foundation Text of our Permaculture Design Course Curriculum is contained in
Permaculture, A Designers Manual, by Bill Mollison.

Pre-course Correspondence is focused on Natural Pattern Understanding. There is no set exam for this course. During the course you will create individual and team PC Designs. You will receive all the assistance that you need from your teacher. An understanding of Permaculture Design is an ongoing experience relevant to your own practical experiences. Credibility as a Designer and Teacher is only gained by "work on the ground".

First day arrival on Saturday Evening commences with a Special Session focused on Traditional Nutrition and Food Preparation. Our On Farm Tuition is based on a 10 hour day. Field work is a feature of our Permaculture course.The following Sunday Morning is the conclusion of the Permaculture Design Course with a Farewell Breakfast and presentation of PDC Certificates.

Course fees from $950 for
forest campers and verandah lodgers
$1100.00 for a single shared room male/female
$1400 for a private room.
includes all meals

20% Non Refundable Deposit secures your place
Balance payable on arrival.

The Permaculture Design Institute is a privately owned
Australian Company. A.C.N. 112 527 367,
supporting the ongoing development of Permaculture
at Janahn Forest Permaculture Farm

Please direct your PDC enquiry via phone, email or post so
enrollment forms may be sent to you.

Alternatively, please click here to download and print your
course registration form. (pdf)

Phone 07 4663 6288
Email janahnforest@gmail.com
Permaculture Design Institute
“Janahn Forest” Jimbour Q 4406

Recommended reading from www.greenharvest.com.au

“Permaculture - A Designers Manual” by Bill Mollison
over 500 pages of Information. This is the foundation text
book of our PDC Curriculum.

You will find other Permaculture Titles at
Greenharvest in their Book Store.

All listed books are recommended reading.

The Designers Manual is best considered a long term reference
book for the serious Permaculture Designer and Teacher.

Cracks in the soil reveal an array of natural patterns especially water holding capacity and how water will
move through the soil. 

"I believe that it is in sophisticated pattern application that the future of design lies, and where many solutions to intractable problems may be found " Quote Bill Mollison


Our dam on Sunset

Sunset at Janahn Forest
There is a different one every day.
Our night sky is spectacular -
and sunrise is always accompanied
by the many and varied sounds of
native birds.


Shallow Pan or Divot cut with a grader blade. Useful Shade and Windbreak Trees have been planted on the edge of the Divot (which is part of the Grazing Heathland System)

Corellas in flight over Janahn Forest.
Our Farm is a part of a natural roost for about 1500 birds that visit every year from February to June.

Young Fig Tree planted on a swale


Leo Mahon - Teacher and Designer

Entrance to Janahn Forest
Combined road and swale after rain.

Bee smoker. We currently manage 4 bee hives at Janahn Forest.