Extramural Research - People, Prosperity and the Planet
2009/2010 Project Descriptions
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EPA Grant Number: SU834337
Title: Enhancing Urban Sustainability through the Application of Permaculture Principles
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students are implementing on-campus permaculture principles, which consist of designing landscapes based on natural ecosystems. Students will design a permaculture area and investigate its savings by comparing it to a grass lawn and a bricked area.
Challenge Area(s): Water, Built Environment