Book Recommendation: Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture
If you care about ecological systems-thinking, environmental restoration, and real-world solutions that bridge environmental and social challenges, then Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture by Rosemary Morrow is an essential read. This practical, inspiring book reflects our perspective on ecosystem regeneration and community resilience as two sides of the same coin. It has been a meaningful source of inspiration and guidance for our programmes.
"The Earth can only be restored in her interconnectedness."
This belief laid out by scholar, activist and ecofeminist Dr. Vandana Shiva in her foreword to the book is the foundation of the ethic of Earth Care, a concept that is also taught in MANUD’s trainings on regenerative agriculture in refugee communities.
"We can grow healthy food everywhere"
Rosemary Morrow brings 40 years of hands-on permaculture experience to this revised edition of her classic guide. With clear explanations and thoughtful illustrations, she covers essentials like soil, water, microclimates, design principles, seeds, trees, and pattern literacy. New material explores topics such as marine permaculture, livelihood systems, and working with people in challenging environments.
A key insight that resonates with Generation Restoration: Regenerative agriculture is not only possible, but vital in contexts of displacement, crisis and deprivation: Repairing ecosystems and strengthening social communities goes hand-in-hand.
