
Welcome! I’m Erik Ohlsen.
Permaculture Designer. Author. Teacher. Father. Friend. Activist. Regenerative Thought Leader.
I am an internationally renowned certified permaculture designer, practitioner, and teacher. I have written several books and am a seasoned activist organizer, working within social and environmental movements since 1998.
Having worked around the world with a focus on Mediterranean climates, my extensive experience encompasses projects that range from small urban lots to large broadacre-scale design and implementation. My decades in the field have led to a deep knowledge of all aspects of ecological design and land development. I am a specialist in water-harvesting systems, regenerating land, food forest design, community organizing, vocational education, and more.
I live in Northern California, where I enjoy writing, managing my homestead, and raising my family.
Dedicated Permaculture Leader
My business ventures are grounded in permaculture ethics: care of Earth, care of people, and return the surplus.