SWOC (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Challenge) is a structured framework for analyzing and planning in permaculture. By identifying strengths (what works well), weaknesses (areas for improvement), opportunities (potential benefits), and challenges (obstacles or risks), this tool provides a holistic view for decision-making. SWOC encourages strategic thinking and helps refine designs or projects for greater resilience and sustainability.
Articles tagged with SWOC
Hoop house reimagined
This project gives new life to an old hoop house frame that’s been sitting unused for two years after its plastic cover wore out. The aim is simply to find good use for the unused hoop house frame. Rather than buying a new cover, I’m reimagining… more
Food forest at Beyond Buckthorns
This design is about curating a food forest at Beyond Buckthorns into an area which has been a garden in the past but has since grown pretty wild, located in Zones 2 and 3. The design aims to increase biodiversity, get yields and enable teaching… more
Designing an introduction to permaculture course
Designing a weekend course “Introduction to Permaculture” to be held at Beyond Buckthorns. This design concentrates on the curriculum of the course. Lumia Huhdanpää-Jais' Diploma Design 6/10.
Wood resilience at Beyond Buckthorns
Regenerative woodland management design at Beyond Buckthorns. Lumia Huhdanpää-Jais' Diploma Design 5/10.
Herb spiral at Beyond Buckthorns
This design is for a herb garden area at Beyond Buckthorns, close to the house. The design follows a V-CEAP design process. The herb garden area is planned for a zone 1 spot very close to the house and under an oak tree. This is Lumia Huhdanpää-… more
PermaPuheet
The PermaPuheet is a design for a series of lectures for the Finnish Permaculture Association. It was well received by many members and helped to more than double the number of members within 3 month.