Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Geoff explains why evaporation is such a critical factor in drylands and how shade, wind protection, organic matter and condensation can help keep more water in the landscape and reduce reliance on finite aquifers.
Key Takeaways:
- The emphasis needs to be on evaporation, and in particular evaporation overall rainfall. Reducing evaporation is crucial.
- Condensation, once we have created shade, becomes a big part of this. Because rainfall is so little here, condensation is actually the most regular source of precipitation.
- All irrigation water should be aimed at anti-evaporation system.
- When using aquifer water, it has to be recharged. It will need a catchment area of twenty times the size of the area used for intense production.
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Permaculture integrates land, resources, people, and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies – imitating the no waste, closed-loop systems seen in diverse natural systems. Permaculture applies holistic solutions that are applicable in rural and urban contexts and at any scale. It is a multidisciplinary toolbox including agriculture, water harvesting and hydrology, energy, natural building, forestry, waste management, animal systems, aquaculture, appropriate technology, economics, and community development.
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Geoff explains why evaporation is such a critical factor in drylands and how shade, wind protection, organic matter and condensation can help keep more water in the landscape and reduce reliance on finite aquifers.
Key Takeaways:
- The emphasis needs to be on evaporation, and in particular evaporation overall rainfall. Reducing evaporation is crucial.
- Condensation, once we have created shade, becomes a big part of this. Because rainfall is so little here, condensation is actually the most regular source of precipitation.
- All irrigation water should be aimed at anti-evaporation system.
- When using aquifer water, it has to be recharged. It will need a catchment area of twenty times the size of the area used for intense production.
To support us in making more videos:
► Watch the Permaculture Masterclass: discoverpermaculture.com
► Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/geofflawtononline
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► Subscribe to our Youtube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCL_r1ELEvAuN0peKUxI0Umw/?sub_confirmation=1
► And most importantly, enjoy your permaculture journey!
About Geoff:
Geoff is a world-renowned permaculture consultant, designer, and teacher that has established demonstration sites that function as education centers in all the world's major climates. Geoff has dedicated his life to spreading permaculture design across the globe and inspiring people to take care of the earth, each other, and to return the surplus.
About Permaculture:
Permaculture integrates land, resources, people, and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies – imitating the no waste, closed-loop systems seen in diverse natural systems. Permaculture applies holistic solutions that are applicable in rural and urban contexts and at any scale. It is a multidisciplinary toolbox including agriculture, water harvesting and hydrology, energy, natural building, forestry, waste management, animal systems, aquaculture, appropriate technology, economics, and community development.
#permaculture #permaculturedesign #drylands
