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Permaculture zone map template

Permaculture zoning places each part of a holding by how often you need to visit it, so daily jobs are close to the door and wild land is furthest away. This example draws zones 0 to 5 as rings around the house, with herbs and salads in zone 1, hens, vegetables and bees in zone 2, orchard and grain in zone 3, sheep and coppice in zone 4 and wild land beyond, plus notes on sun, wind and frost.

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Permaculture zone map example showing zones 0 to 5 as rings around the house, elements placed by how often you visit, sun, wind and frost sectors
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Start at the door

    Put the house at the centre and draw the zones outwards as rings. Real zones bend around paths and slopes, so adjust them.

  2. Place elements by visits

    List everything on the holding with how often you visit it, then put each one in the matching zone.

  3. Add the sectors

    Mark where the sun, prevailing wind, frost and views come from, and use them to fine-tune positions.

Questions about this template

Can I fit the zones to an irregular plot?

Yes. Reshape the zone rings to follow your boundary and move each element into the zone that matches how often you visit it, then update the sectors notes.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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