AIM
The aim of SEED International is to contribute
to the emergence of an ecological and sustainable
future through ecoliteracy and ecodesign.
INTRODUCTION
SEED International is based at the internationally
acclaimed Crystal Waters Permaculture Village, Australia Crystal Waters,
an consciously-designed ecological village, has received a United
Nations World Habitat Award for its "pioneering work in demonstrating
new low-impact and sustainable ways of living".
Directors, Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond founded SEED International
in 1997. They have over 20 years of combined hands-on and professional
experience in this field. Their personal commitment to environmental
ethics and positive sustainable change is brought to their professional
work and reflected in all the activities of SEED International.
SEED International is experienced in the design and delivery of innovative,
flexible and responsive environmental educational programs and ecological
design services that meet the needs of participants and clients both
in Australia and overseas.
Our expertise is in human capacity development through customised
education and training programs, the development of educational resources
and inclusive processes of design. Our unique approach includes a
focus on sustainable community development, community needs assessment,
highly relevant programs, and follow-up and evaluation strategies
that result in long-term relationships with our partners.
SEED International addresses the complex web of issues relating to
ecological community and economic sustainability from three perspectives.
GLOBAL:
SEED International addresses issues that are trans-national both
in their causes and consequences.
INTERNATIONAL:
SEED International’s operations and project support extends
overseas especially to the Asia-Pacific Region, Europe and the Americas.
LOCAL:
SEED International is committed to working with local communities
to develop positive, sustainable and appropriate solutions.
GOALS
To address key global issues through a focus
on local communities, cultures and environments
To raise awareness about, understanding of and commitment to sustainability
- ecological, agricultural, social, cultural and economic.
To integrate knowledge from the natural and social sciences in order
to better understand the causes and consequences of the global environmental
challenges and their human dimensions, and provide a basis for informed
planning and design.
To further the development of integrated methods of environmental
planning and design in order to provide the means for strengthening
the interactions and positive relationships between society and environment.
To develop and share appropriate strategies to enable organisations,
communities and individuals to work towards sustainability and positive
change.
To provide skills and tools to work effectively towards ecological
sustainability
To widely communicate and publish positive news about successful sustainability
projects so as to facilitate further action for a sustainable future.
ETHICAL CHARTER
The programs, activities and decisions of SEED
International are guided by the following ethics.
EARTH
CARE: Conservation of diversity and ecological integrity. Respect
and care for the community of life. Restoration of ecological balance
and reduction of ecological footprint.
PEOPLE
CARE: Meaningful work, education, community well-being, health,
social and economic justice, human rights, compassion, democracy,
trust, respect, non-violence and peace.
FAIR
SHARECo-operation and equity, fair trade, networking and sharing,
distribution of wealth and resources, reducing consumption and making
a contribution.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Sustainable Community Development
Integrated Ecological Education
Ecological System Design
Environmental Planning and Assessment
Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management
CORE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
ECOLITERACY
- EDUCATION for a sustainable future
We
offer the following programs through Crystal Waters College, and by
invitation around Australia and internationally.
Permaculture
Program
Permaculture Design Courses, Internships and Practical Workshops
Urban Permaculture Workshops
Permaculture Teacher Training
Permaculture Camps for Schools
Ecovillage Program
Ecovillage Design Courses, Practicums and Workshops
Ecovillage Tours
Sustainable Village Development
Integrated Sustainable Village Development Courses
Local Community Revitalisation Workshops
Training of trainers
Community Supported Agriculture
City Farm and Community Garden Workshops
City Farm and Community Garden Tours
Community Food Systems Workshops
Community Environmental Education
Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Lectures, Seminars, Presentations,
Design Charettes and Public Meetings
Educational tours of environmental projects
Practical Demonstrations and Information Stalls
Environmental Curriculum Development for Schools
Conference, Festival and event organisation
Community Organisation Management
Organisational Structure
Project Design and Evaluation Methods
Effective Communication
ECO-DESIGN
- PLANNING AND DESIGN for a sustainable future
Sustainable
Community Design Facilitation
Permaculture Design: Urban and Rural
Ecovillage Design: Sustainable Human Settlements
Environmental Planning and Management Strategies
Landcare, Farmcare and Integrated Catchment Management
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Auditing
PUBLICATIONS
for a sustainable future
Permaculture
Design Course Handbook (English, Chinese, Korean and Indonesian)
Sustainable Community Development Handbook (English and Indonesian)
Ecovillage Design Course Handbook
Introduction to Permaculture Handbook (English and Japanese)
SEED International Fact Sheets
Ecovillage and Sustainable Communities Directory of Aust/NZ (with GENOA*)
Newsletters: Econews, Community Harvest, The Web of Life
Articles: local and international magazines, journals and newsletters
Environmental Curriculum for Indonesian Primary Schools (with IDEP**)
-in development
Environmental Awareness Activities and Eco-Design Exercises
Associated Teachers Handbook
Community Environmental Education Posters
Distribution of Books, Videos, Magazines, Posters by other authors
* GENOA — Global Ecovillage Network Oceania/Asia Inc
** IDEP - Indonesian Development of Education for Permaculture
SEED
International serves
Non-Government
Organisations (Local and International)
Local Government Agencies
Educational Institutions (schools, universities, TAFE)
Small Business and Industry
Women’s Organisations
Community-Based Organisations
Individuals
Farmers and Land Managers
INTERNATIONAL
Global Ecovillage Network (International)
ENA - Ecovillage Network of the Americas
IDEP Foundation (Indonesian Development for Education of Permaculture)
ISEC - International Society for Ecology and Culture
International Landcare Association
NATIONAL
Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network
Permaculture International Limited
LOCAL
Crystal Waters Community Co-operative
Farmcare and Barung Landcare Association
Maleny LETsystem
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
MORAG MACKAY GAMBLE
Postgraduate Diploma of Environmental Planning and Design (Landscape
Architecture), University of Melbourne.
Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Design, University of Melbourne.
Currently undertaking a Master of Environmental Education (with Honours)
at Griffith University
EVAN DAWSON RAYMOND
Postgraduate Diploma of GIS (Geographical Information Systems), University
of Queensland.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Coastal Management) Southern Cross University
Currently undertaking a Master of Environmental Education (with Honours)
at Griffith University
Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond are co-founders of …
Crystal Waters College
International Ecological Studies Program
Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network
Northey Street City Farm Association Inc.
Permaculture Brisbane Inc.
ECOLITERACY
PROGRAMS IN AUSTRALIA
The
following is an overview of our most recent ecoliteracy programs (ecological
literacy) in the field of environmental design and sustainable land
management in Australia. These include courses, workshops, seminars,
presentations, and curriculum development.
CRYSTAL
WATERS COLLEGE
Regular schedule of programs
Permaculture Design Certificate Courses
Hands-On Permaculture Workshops
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Course
Contributions to other programs at Crystal Waters
UNIVERSITIES
Master of Environmental Education, Griffith University, Australia
School of Environmental Planning and Design, University of Melbourne,
Australia
Student Union, University of Queensland, Australia
SCHOOLS
Yr 11-12 Geography Permaculture Programs
Nudgee College, Hillbrook Anglican College, St Joseph’s College,
Maleny State High School.
Moreton Institute of TAFE
GOVERNMENT
DPI — International Landcare Officers and Landcare Faciliators
from Mindinou, Philippines
Brisbane City Council - GOLD! Community education program
Logan City Council - Community Development Section
Planning and Education Government Officers from Okinawa, Japan
COMMUNITY
ORGANISATIONS
Community Aid Abroad
Global Learning Centre
Brisbane Organic Growers
Permaculture Associations - Brisbane, Booran Park, Caloundra
City Farms - Northey Street, Green Corner, Beelarong, Booran Park, Goodna,
Caloundra, Maleny, Caboolture, Woodford, Mackay, Logan
CONFERENCES
AND EXHIBITIONS
Sustaining our Communities: Local Agenda 21 Conference, Adelaide
Australasian Earth Charter Conference, Brisbane
World Futures Studies Federation International Conference, Brisbane
International Permaculture Conference, Perth
Australasian Permaculture Convergence, Nimbin
Actions for Sustainability Conference, Newcastle
AUS/NZ Intentional Communities Conference - Crystal Waters
Living Cities Conference, Gold Coast
Crystal Waters Expo, Crystal Waters
Brisbane Permaculture Exhibition
Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
Natural Life Festival, Brisbane
Sustainable Living Expo, Toowoomba
RECENT
ECOLITERACY ENGAGEMENTS OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA
We
were invited by the following organisations to present lectures, seminars,
design charettes, courses and workshops on Ecological Planning and Design,
Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management, Environmental Education
Curriculum Development, Permaculture Design, Ecovillage Design, Crystal
Waters Permaculture Village, and Urban Agriculture.
HONG
KONG 2002
Eco-op and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Permaculture Workshop for farmers and gardeners
Urban Community Permaculture Workshop
USA
2001
Center for Ecoliteracy, Berkeley, CA
Ecohouse Berkeley, CA
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, CA
Los Angeles Ecovillage, CA
Ojai Permaculture Guild, CA
Community Environmental Council, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Central Library, CA
South Coast Permaculture Association, CA
Ecovillage Training Center, Summertown, TN
SOUTH
KOREA 2001
Permaculture Design Certificate Course - Sihndae-ri Village
Seoul National University — Graduate School of Environmental Management
and Landscape Architecture
Hwachun Regional Agricultural Co-operative
Hwachun Regional Government
Pool Moo Agricultural College
Poolmoo Secondary School
JAPAN
2001
Soil Research Union, Memuro Town Hall Hokkaido
Ecofarming School, Hokkaido
Permaculture Center of Japan/Nippon University Tokyo
ITALY
2000
Genova University of Technology - Faculty of Environmental Planning
and Design
Damanhur Federation University, via Turin
Organic Farmers Association, Venice
Global Ecovillage Network of Europe, Ventimiglia
Torri Superiore Town Hall
ENGLAND
2000
Schumacher College, Devon
National Federation of City Farms, Bristol
Otley College, Suffolk
Environs Inc., Leicester
Permaculture Association of Britain, East Meon
Manchester Environment Centre, Manchester
Energy 2001, Bristol
SCOTLAND
2000
Centre for Human Ecology, Edinburgh
The Findhorn Foundation, Findhorn
WALES
2000
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
Botanical Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
Swansea Environment Centre
Bangor Permaculture and Environment Centre
Shared Earth Trust, Lampeter
INDONESIA
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
We were invited to facilitate the following progams in a number of villages
in Bali, Indonesia.
Sustainable Village Development Program
Womens Sustainable Agriculture and Microenterprise Program
Environmental Education Curriculum Development
EcoTrainer program
ECODESIGN
CONSULTANCY
Below
is a selection of ecodesign consultancy work that SEED International
has undertaken.
AUSTRALIA
Shalimar Eco Resort - conceptual village design and Council Application,
Warwick Shire Council
Application to Council for development of Waterbreath Retreat Centre
and Guesthouse, Crystal Waters
Land assessments for potential buyers of properties, Sunshine Coast
Urban garden designs and implementations - South East Queensland, Melbourne
Numerous Permaculture property designs - South East Queensland
Numerous City Farm and Community Garden developments - South East Queensland
Riverine Rainforest Walk - revegetation and environmental education
project, Brisbane
Endemic species arboretum, Brisbane
EUROPE
2000
Organic Farm - design concepts for integration of an ecovillage and
ecotoursim into existing farm, Italy
Damanhur Ecovillage - ecological design advice for sustainable forest
management project, Italy
Damanhur Ecovillage - ecological design advice for community supported
agriculture project, Italy
Torri Superiorie Ecovillage - sustainable land management advice and
permaculture training, Italy
Solaris - ecological design advice for advice for sustainability education
centre, Italy
Wales National Botanical Garden - educational strategies, Wales
Ecohouse - ecological design advice for demonstration permaculture gardens,
England
INDONESIA
1999/2000/2001/2002
Conceptual Planning and Design for an Ecological Village and Environmental
Education Centre, Bali
Ekasari sustainable village development program development, Bali
Regional governement catchment management advice, Bali
Eco-homestays and eco-school advice, Bali
Conceptual planning for ecocentre and ecovillage in Bali
Eco-tourism network development advice for Bali
Jewellery Manufacturing Plant - environmental auditing, Bali
Sustainable Organisational System Design, Bali
Business establishment and advice - Microenterprise development, Environmental
design consultants, Wastewater consultants
HONG
KONG 2001
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
The Organic Farm
New Territory School Garden Program
INDIA
1992/1995
Environmental Education
Eco-tourism program development
Seed-saving and sustainable agriculture project
SEED International
50 Crystal Waters, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, QLD 4552 Australia
phone/fax:+61 (0)7 5494 4833
info@permaculture.au.com
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