Even 150 Years Later, Lush Forest Gardens Showcase The Value of Native Stewardship
Even 150 Years Later, Lush Forest Gardens Showcase The Value of Native Stewardship 25 APRIL 2021 The way humans manage the environment doesn't have to be destructive. In the western corner of Canada, ecologists have shown forests once tended by First Nations people are healthier and more resilient – even now, 150 years after these ancient custodians were forcibly displaced by colonial settlers. The study is among the first to compare the Indigenous gardening practices of North America with modern-day land management, and the findings are stark. In forests touched by recent human acti...
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