Bill Mollison
View All People

Bill Mollison

Biologist and Researcher, Australia

Bill Mollison

Bill Mollison, known as the 'father of permaculture,' was an Australian researcher, author, scientist, teacher, and biologist. He co-developed the integrated system of design known as permaculture with David Holmgren.

About Bill Mollison

Bruce Charles ‘Bill’ Mollison was an Australian researcher, author, scientist, teacher, and biologist. He is referred to as the ‘father of permaculture,’ an integrated system of design co-developed with David Holmgren that encompasses not only agriculture, horticulture, architecture, and ecology, but also economic systems, land access strategies, and legal systems for businesses and communities. In 1978, Mollison collaborated with Holmgren and they wrote a book ‘Permaculture One.’

Without trees, we cannot inhabit the earth.

View More Quotes by Bill Mollison