
Making your to scale base map go permaculture design

Want to map out your land like a pro without dropping cash on fancy gear? This is how we do it.
In this video, I'll walk you through how to make an accurate base map for your permaculture design using just fishing line, two spirit levels, and a bit of patience.
By the end, you'll know how to:
Measure the slope of your land using the rise-over-run method
Mark contour lines two different ways
Turn your ground measurements into a scaled map using a drone photo
Set yourself up for the next stages of design
Get this part right and more than half the work is done.
🛠️ What you'll need:
2 spirit levels (1m or taller)
Fishing line and a small hanging level
A garden hose (optional)
A drone (optional, but worth it)
Flags, stakes, or chalk for marking points
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Tools you'll need
0:35 Setting up
1:11 Rise over run explained
2:00 Mapping the slope
2:46 Contour lines with a hose
4:46 Contour lines with fishing line
5:36 Drone base map
6:21 What's next
