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​Project Type:

Rural, Residential, Commercial, Community, Demonstration, Educational

Project Summary:

Tiger Hill Permaculture is a project being developed by Paul Kean. Paul or Ringo as know by people within the Permaculture world has been involved in Permaculture on projects overseas as well as Australia over the past 15 years. Paul has extensive experience with all types of heavy machinery and earthworks and he has a deep interest with working with other cultures. 

Vision Statement: To create a working family farm and educational community to demonstrate self reliance and sustainability via permaculture design and holistic farming. A home base to connect with scotish roots as well spiritual grounding to foster harmonious relationships and self governance to live with joy and peace to custodian the land.
Image: Inaugural Earthworks Course 2015
Image: Belladigga "Beautiful Dam" constructed during Earthworks Course 2015
A tour of water harvesting system at tiger Hill 2016
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Aims and Objectives:
  • a program to build soil fertility and harvest water
  • to connect with community to share alternative strategies for sustainable living
  • education and training programs in sustainable living as well as create employment opportunities
  • to form and educational community based on Permaculture design to create sustainability
  • to create a working farm that produces an income from a variety of streams including farming, education and eco-tourism.
  • to implement food, fiber, energy and water production systems that support high levels of self reliance.
  • to demonstrate best practice in alternative technology
  •  create a joyous family home
  • to become a recognized permaculture centre/permaculture demonstration farm
  • to have productive animal systems




​Image:Rocket Mass Water Heater V 2.5
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Values and Ethics:

Three permaculture ethics:

  • Care of people, care land, redistribute surplus to 1 and 2.
  • To limit consumption of the earths resources.
  • Compassion for all walks of life and all sentient beings.
  • Integrity and honesty






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