David Holmgren

David is best known as the co-originator with [Bill Mollison](https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL2920717A/Bill_Mollison) of the permaculture concept following the publication of [*Permaculture One*](https://openlibrary.org/books/OL8295384M/Permaculture_One) in 1978. Within the growing and international permaculture movement, David is respected for his commitment to presenting permaculture ideas through practical projects and teaching by personal example, that a sustainable lifestyle is a realistic, attractive and powerful alternative to dependent consumerism. As well as constant involvement in the practical side of permaculture, David is passionate about the philosophical and conceptual …