Anton Nordqvist - Metsäpuutarha

This lecture by Anton Nordqvist introduces the concept of food forests (metsäpuutarha) as a core application of permaculture.

A food forest is designed to mimic natural ecosystems while producing food, using layered planting, biodiversity, and long-term ecological thinking. Instead of monocultures, it focuses on relationships between plants and the creation of resilient, self-sustaining systems.

Topics include:

• What a food forest is and where the concept comes from
• Structure and layers of a forest garden
• Plant selection in northern climates
• Design principles and practical examples
• How food forests support resilience and self-sufficiency