In permaculture nature is our biggest teacher, nothing has a better energy balance than a forest, which has the lowest inputs and the largest outputs. Some ways we can apply nature's intelligence is by understanding microclimates. When designing a landscape, identifying areas that are cooler, windier, sunnier, drier and shadier, will allow us to use less energy when building and have more success with food systems. In the food systems we can mimic the native forest of the territory, copying its