Leeds Permaculture Network

This site is intended to be user-led: most of the content will be contributed by users, so it should reflect the needs and desires of the network.

Appropriate content

Anybody can register with the site, and add content, so long as it is appropriate. In deciding what is appropriate, there are three simple guidelines, which are quite memorable:

• It should be relevant to Leeds and the surrounding area;
• It should be relevant to permaculture;
• It should contribute to the network.

If you publish stuff that is wholly inappropriate then it will be removed by the editors. If you carry on doing this, then your account will probably be closed down. If you publish something that has good intention, but has some inappropriate content, then you will probably be contacted by the editors, and asked to alter it, or remove it.

Making best use

• To post any content to the site, you must register first.
• When you've registered, you can add to your details to your profile if you wish; this will only be visible to other registered users, and is a good way to connect with other people in the network (see Social Networking below).
• If you want a permanent link from the site, you should set up a project page.
• You can upload articles, photos and videos to the site - try to keep them relevent.
• You can also post events; upcoming events are listed on the left-hand menu.

Leaving comments

All readers can write comments about content on the site. Please do this, as it helps to make the site interesting and interactive.

Weaving a web

When writing content for the site, we encourage you to create links wherever possible. Especially try to link your content with other items, or users within the site, as this helps to create synergy, and bind it all together. If you create a link that is external to the site, look for the option that opens the page in a new window, as this will help to keep folk in our site.

Social networking

The site contains some social networking features, and these are expected to grow in the future. You can add a profile about yourself as a registered user. Why not add a photo, and an email link, and build in links to any other online space you frequent, such as your blog, myspace or facebook, so we can see how creative you are!

New users also get a contact form, from which you can be emailed. You can turn this of if you do not want to be contacted via the site.

Non-duplocation of information

We have tried our hardest to ensure that information that is readily available elsewhere is not duplicated on this site. For example, instead of creating the 10,001st What is permaculture section on the internet, we have linked to a few of our favourite sites instead that answer this question precisely and comprehensively.

The editorial team

• The editorial team are responsible for ensuring that the site is populated with interesting, well written, and current information.
• The current editorial team are Dom Marsh and Niels Corfield. If you are interested in helping with this role, then please get in touch.
• Also please contact us if you would like any further advice about how to use the site, or about writing quality content.
• We are especially interested to hear from folk who want to provide quality blog articles for publishing on the front page.

Contact the editors using the link at the top of the page. Please let us know if you find any bugs, broken links, or dud information!

More information will be published in this section as it evolves ...