Robyn Francis


Robyn Francis is an Australian permaculture figure founder of Permaculture College Australia.
Having worked in Permaculture since 1983 permaculture throughout Australia and overseas, Robyn was founding director of Permaculture International Ltd in 1987, designer and creator of Djanbung Gardens, Australia's leading permaculture centre.
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Permaculture College Australia and Djanbung Gardens

In December 1992, Robyn began developing a permaculture training centre and demonstration farm on 5 acres of degraded cow pasture in sub-tropical Northern NSW. 19 years later, Djanbung Gardens has a wide range of working systems demonstrating approaches to sustainable living and design through guided and self-guide tours as well as training programs including short courses, part and full-time accredited training, and residential internships. Permaculture Education and Permaculture College Australia operate from Djanbung Gardens.

Projects

  • Developed Accredited Permaculture Training
  • Permaculture Trainer, Permaculture Education & Permaculture College Australia Inc
  • Design Consultant Nimbin Ecovillage
  • EcoRecreation Reserve, Nusajaya, Malaysia
  • Permaculture Design Consultant, Canyon Ranch Bali
  • Consultant, NSW Dept. Planning Sustainable Futures Planning & Design
  • Design Consultant, Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet, Nimbin
  • Cummeragunga Aboriginal Village, Community & Land Development

Writing