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Some time ago I received an email asking whether I would transfer the domains NordicPermaculture.org and NordicPermacultureFestival.org. The request came with the intention to use them as a shared Nordic platform for information, collaboration, and visibility.

Here is the message I received:

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"Dear Dominik,

I hope you are doing well.

I’m reaching out to you regarding the two domains connected to the Permaculture network: NordicPermaculture.org and NordicPermacultureFestival.org.

The LAND (Learning Action Network Demonstration) model originates from the UK Permaculture Association. It was designed as a framework to help newcomers experience permaculture through demonstration sites. Despite its usefulness as a concept, LAND is not in itself a permaculture design. Andy Goldring has referred to it as an emergent design – something that developed organically rather than being built on a documented process from the start.

PermaTalks (PermaPuheet), organized by the European Permaculture Network (EuPN), return with an exciting sixth season starting on 15 January 2026 – one lecture every week on Thursdays at 18:30 CET! This online lecture and discussion series features inspiring talks from leading voices in permaculture.

Here are the lectures:

At the beginning of each year, the European Permaculture Network (EuPN) hosts the PermaTalks – a lecture and discussion series running every Thursday at 18:30 CET, from 15 January to 5 March.

We’re currently looking for one additional discussion guest for two upcoming PermaTalks:
• Permaculture Courses – share your experience in teaching, structuring, or improving courses.
• Permaculture Project Implementation – bring your perspective from real-life design and implementation work.

In early 2024, I shared a link to Nordicpermaculture.org in the Slack channel of the Finnish Permaculture Association. The then-chair, Erkki Pöytäniemi, publicly responded with concern that I might be using the association's platform to promote a "competing" site.

The European Permaculture Network (EuPN) is conducting research regarding PDC requirements. If you're involved in teaching or coordinating a PDC, they need your input. Please take a few minutes to fill out their questionnaire at https://permaculture-network.eu/form/pdc-requirements . It takes about 5 minutes to fill it in.