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Sustainability Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge

May 30, 2026

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) reflects generations of observation and practice. From controlled burns to reciprocal harvesting, Indigenous land management demonstrates that sustainability is cultural as well as technical.

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