The students helping shape the future of sustainability in north west Tasmania received recognition on Sunday for their contribution to the cause.
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The 27 adult-aged learners participated in an internationally recognised permaculture course at the Northern Suburbs Community Centre which taught them the three principles of Earth care.
As part of the course the students outlined a system focused on a holistic approach to design that takes advantage of naturally occurring ecosystems.
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For his design Cris Pearson presented a community space for a Newnham park that would include a food forest, a naturally occurring pond and a community garden.
"I presented a design for a Newnham community garden and open learning space that should be seeking input and assistance from the local residents soon. I'm excited about this project and the course was a key part of it's birth," Cris said.
"[The course] has really solidified my understanding of what permaculture represents for me - a fantastic set of guides and principles to assist our local community and heal the planet.
Tania Brookes from Devonport illustrated how she had made her home garden a natural oasis.
Ms Brookes runs a seed exchange in Devonport from her home and said the improvements she made to her garden helped her share her bounty.
"The course content has provided deep insight into what it means to live a truly sustainable life of self reliance and community sufficiency and resilience," she said.
"Permaculture design as a systems thinking model provides a viable solution to many of the world's environmental challenges."
Jo Dean was the tutor of the course and said the journey all participants went on had been an enjoyable one.
"There is now a whole room full of people that have the knowledge and skills to live sustainably through this permaculture system," she said.
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