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Cost-effective. Site-specific. Built to endure generations.

Level-sill spillway allows water to leave passivliy from swale and dam uses Permaculture Earthworks design and built by David Spicer of Doc Spice Permaculture
David Spicer of Doc Spice Permaculture builds with excavator  the first of 3 new dams on this project in Regen Ag project New Caledonia

Connecting people to the land with water & access, using thoughtful planning and actionable steps.
All guided by over 25 years of experience in ecological restoration. 


 

A living plan is the key.

Water

In developing any plan, we always start with water—mapping its natural path through your land to maximize its benefits. From there, we explore effective ways to intercept and hold water in the soils for long-term hydration and fertility. Next, we incorporate key retention structures like dams, ponds, terraces, and swales to capture, store, and distribute water efficiently, building resilience against extreme weather events.

Infrastructure layers

Infrastructure is what makes a project move forward with ease, water supply to a tap and fencing to keep animals in or out.

Gravity-fed water supply systems for fire, gardens, tree plantings, shed or livestock watering troughs —using elevation to deliver water without pumps when possible depending on land-form conserving energy and resources.

Fencing: A modular electric fence system that allows seamless expansions and harmonizes with water and access features, providing secure boundaries without compromising the overall design.

Roads & Access

Roads and access affect water flow, often causing erosion, We turn this into an asset  harvesting via internal farm roads, terraces, drains or swales that harvest runoff, store water in soils, and direct excess to dams, ponds, or other structures—building greater access through the land for ease of movement within your site while managing that most valuable resource water and build healthier soils. 

Wild Energies

We all encounter extreme climatic challenges from time to time—wildfires, storms and floods, biting cold snaps, and scorching hot winds. The key? Plan ahead and prepare.

A well placed series of windbreaks can profoundly transform a site's micro-climate, creating protective zones that buffer against harsh elements. Rooftop sprinklers to combat fires and carefully selected fire retardant trees surrounding buildings are just a handful of the practical techniques and resilient strategies we incorporate into our living plan. The good news? There are plenty of simple, cost-effective solutions for any climate.

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Free Introduction Call

This 30-minute call is simply an opportunity for us to understand your landscape, your vision, and what's standing in the way.

Together, we explore what's truly possible and discuss realistic, lasting pathways for a thriving ecosystem - one that holds water, builds soil, supports life, and carries your legacy forward.

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Earthworks Installation

Art with earth, re-shaping the land to receive the rain with terraces/swales, gradient roads, dams/ponds large and small, water retention earthworks is foundational to regenerative life styles.

Lets make your land drink!

02

Online Consultancy + Create Your Living Plan

All online - worldwide.

We turn your challenges into solutions.

Together we create your site-specific Living Plan: water & access are the key to utilizing your land more efficiently a basic plan to set the foundation for you to build on

 

Delivered as PDF + detailed video walkthrough.

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Online Mentoring

Project development, is a critical series of steps, we are offering these mentoring sessions to go through with your site's design/plan with our 25+ years experience for you to draw on.   

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Water is Life

We shape the land
so water stays
and life never ends.

chain of ponds completed

Our mission at Doc Spice Permaculture is to aid you in designing and multi-functional, ecologically diverse landscapes that function as nature intended.

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Morocco one rock dams
permaculture earthworks course
water harvesting and storage design swales, terraces. dams/ponds gradient roads

With 25 years experience working across the globe Doc Spice has a proven record of success  from the dry lands to the tropics.
We offer 30 minutes free of charge to discuss your needs.
email us your sites details
& we'll give you a call.

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