Permaculturist roles and missions
Permaculturists are experts in designing sustainable and resilient ecosystems. They set up systems to support a community in the short and long term. The responsibilities of permaculturists are varied and versatile. Here are some of the main roles and missions of a permaculturist:
Study and understand existing ecological systems and their functions.
Design systems that make the most of local biodiversity and are environmentally friendly.
Plan and organize the implementation of permaculture systems, applying the tipping strategy and design principles.
Train and educate local and regional communities in permaculture principles.
Develop and promote permaculture initiatives, such as community gardens, urban farms, resource recovery and recycling systems, etc.
Implement innovative solutions and sustainable technologies for food production, soil improvement, water use and conservation, etc.
Partner with local organizations and service providers to implement permaculture solutions on a local scale.
Set up research and evaluation projects on large-scale projects.
Ensure effective management of projects, budgets and assets.
Participate in conferences, seminars and related events to promote permaculture and its principles.
These are just some of the many roles and functions of permaculturists. Their work contributes to a more sustainable and resilient society, by raising awareness of the issues around permaculture.
Permaculturist's salary and career development
The salary of a Permaculteur / Permacultrice is highly varied, depending on experience and qualifications. Gross annual salaries in France for a permaculturist / permacultrice can vary according to their years of experience:
0 to 2 years: €19,000 - €33,000
2 to 5 years: €22,000 - €37,500
5 to 10 years: €27,000 - €45,000
10 to 15 years: €34,500 - €52,000
Over 15 years: €41,000 - €59,500
In addition to their salary, permaculturists generally enjoy additional benefits such as vacation bonuses and fringe benefits. In terms of career development, permaculturists can expect to become farmers, environmental managers, resource management consultants, permaculture systems designers or permaculture project managers.
