Forest and wildlife resource-conservation efforts based on indigenous knowledge: The case of Nharira community in Chikomba district, Zimbabwe

Mavhura, Emmanuel; Mushure, Sharon

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2019.05.019

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“…One of the main areas in which Yoruba IK was found to be very rich is that of farming practices and agriculture (Mavhura & Mushure, 2019). Yoruba IK was found to be very rich is that of farming practices and agriculture Examples of local soil classifications and herbal medicines have been tried, tested and seen to work even in the scientific arena.…”

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The Future of Yoruba Indigeneous Knowledge: Acquisition, Preservation and Transmission

A¹,

Obadiora²,

Omoba³

2021

IJRISS

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This study investigates Yoruba Indigenous knowledge (IK) mode of acquisition, storage access, transmission and identify the revitalizing role of knowledge management (KM) principles on preservation of Yoruba indigenous knowledge. This research project is anchored in Smith's (1999) anti-colonial and African/Black feminist research methodologies because researchers are allowed to effectively engage the research objectives and the research questions. Face-to-face interviews were primary source of data. Researchers interviewed a diverse group of custodians of Yoruba IK and at least one of their children. While 8 participants agreed to participate in this research, in the end there were five custodians of different Yoruba IK that were separately interviewed. Each interview session lapses between 45-60 minutes and was digitally recorded and took place in person. Findings from research shows that Yoruba indigenous knowledge finds application and relevance in all spheres of human endeavor ranging from indigenous knowledge in medicine, crafts, bids making, manufacturing, drums making, drum playing, technology to manufacturing. The paper concluded that KM principles when applied to Yoruba IK could help to revitalize it and make it accessible to whosoever is interested in them. The research recommends that efforts and policy should be in place to compensate and protect the interest of the authors and ownership of Yoruba IK who are willing to decentralize their knowledge to encourage them to part with such IK.

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The Future of Yoruba Indigeneous Knowledge: Acquisition, Preservation and Transmission

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Obadiora²,

Omoba³

2021

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“…Therefore, blending indigenous and modern practices J TT will be a boon for conserving resources (Reniko et al 2018). Concerning this, Mavhura & Mushure (2019) also suggested documentation of indigenous practices and mainstreaming in the teaching and learning pedagogy.…”

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A unique archetype of conservation in Himachal Pradesh, western Himalaya, India

Sharma

Mathela

et al. 2021

J. Threat. Taxa

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Owing to numerous emerging threats to biodiversity, its conservation has been of paramount importance in today’s world. Interestingly, many modern practices have been followed globally for the conservation of natural resources, yet traditional conservation practices that could set an excellent example need to be explored worldwide. Keeping this in view, the current communication aims to highlight a unique conservation method that has been practiced in the remote and cold-arid region of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the western Himalaya. Locally known as ‘Praja Mandal’, this indigenous system of conservation needs to be addressed and adopted nationwide with an eye towards a sustainable ecosystem.

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“…In the light of the above, there's dire urgency to acknowledge, recognize and include TEK in traditional forest management practiced by the tribal groups and indigenous communities, keeping in mind its ecological significance and efficacy, in the modern forest conservation policies and practices (Ens et al 2015;Boafo et al 2016;Mavhura and Mushure 2019). It is further recommended that the policymakers, environmentalists, conservationists, resource management committee, etc.…”

Section: Forest Managementmentioning

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Review artitle Review: Traditional ecological knowledge of tribal communities of North East India

Tynsong

Dkhar²,

Tiwari³

2020

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Tynsong H, Dkhar M, Tiwari BK. 2020. Review: Traditional ecological knowledge of tribal communities of North East India. Biodiversitas 21: 3209-3224. Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) refers to the knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and tribal people relating to the understanding of structure and functioning of neighboring natural ecosystems and their use for human welfare. In this paper, we have reviewed the literature relating to TEK held by the tribal and other traditional societies of North East India. The region is very rich in TEK pertaining to species, ecosystems, and their interactions including their sustainable management and utilization in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, food, crafts, dye, and health care. Some of these TEK based knowledge systems are at par or even superior to the resource management practices evolved under the ambit of modern knowledge. Though a substantial chunk of TEK of tribal communities of North East India has been documented, huge treasures of such knowledge remain unreported and hence are on the verge of being lost.

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Forest and wildlife resource-conservation efforts based on indigenous knowledge: The case of Nharira community in Chikomba district, Zimbabwe

Cited by 77 publications

References 30 publications

The Future of Yoruba Indigeneous Knowledge: Acquisition, Preservation and Transmission

The Future of Yoruba Indigeneous Knowledge: Acquisition, Preservation and Transmission

A unique archetype of conservation in Himachal Pradesh, western Himalaya, India

Review artitle Review: Traditional ecological knowledge of tribal communities of North East India

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