Course media
Agroforestry Silvoculture Video
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Animals
Topics
- Designs that integrate plants and animals (alley cropping, rotational grazing, etc.)
- Roles and habitats of small and large livestock
- General husbandry: Food, hygiene, health care, protection, reproduction
- Breed selections: Needs, yields, and characteristics
- Land management
What you’ll learn
Learning goals
- A basic understanding of care for diverse species of animals
- Awareness of animal impacts on the land and how to use them in a positive manner
- Know how to attract beneficial wildlife
Read, watch & explore
Getting the books · access & editions
Use your own copy, buy the book, or borrow it through a library when possible. If you are local to me, contact me about borrowing a copy. You can also contact me for information about digital or other access to assigned readings.
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Integrating animals
Read
Silvopasture - USDA Climate Hubs
climatehubs.usda.gov
Open resourceWatch
Holistic Management Introduction Video
YouTube
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Book reading
The Resilient Farm and Homestead
Ben Falk
Pages 189 to 227: Grazing, animal choices, care, and integration through the author’s examples
Book access & editionsWatch
Patterning with Animals Video
YouTube
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Watch
Ducks for Pest Management Video
YouTube
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Watch the silvopasture and Ducks for Pest Management resources in this module.
Beneficial wildlife and your design
Book reading
Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 2
Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier
Page 563: skim section and note as ongoing resource
Pages 563 to 568: beneficial-animal niches; consult the tables that follow in that appendix for animals relevant to your site
Book access & editionsIn the design discussion, explain whether managed animals belong on your site at all, and how beneficial wildlife will be supported.
What to prepare
- Discussion notes explaining whether managed animals fit your site and how the design will support beneficial wildlife.
Save written notes as a document or PDF. For paper maps or handwritten notes, use a clear photo or scan. You can combine related work in one file.
Share & discuss
Attach your animal-integration and wildlife notes.
Email the address listed under “Get In Touch” on my contact page. Do not use the contact form. Include the Permaculture Design Course, Module 12, and “Animals in your design” in your subject or message.
Find my email address ↗Readings & resources
- Agroforestry Silvoculture VideoCourse mediaIn lesson ↑
- Silvopasture - USDA Climate HubsReadIn lesson ↑
- Holistic Management Introduction VideoWatchIn lesson ↑
- The Resilient Farm and HomesteadPages 189 to 227: Grazing, animal choices, care, and integration through the author’s examplesIn lesson ↑
- Patterning with Animals VideoWatchIn lesson ↑
- Ducks for Pest Management VideoWatchIn lesson ↑
- Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 2Page 563: skim section and note as ongoing resourcePages 563 to 568: beneficial-animal niches; consult the tables that follow in that appendix for animals relevant to your siteIn lesson ↑