What is it about?
In the article, a number of traditional knowledge systems are highlighted, along with how they either directly or indirectly help biodiversity conservation efforts.
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Why is it important?
Community support for biodiversity conservation has the ability to guarantee widespread participation in all biodiversity conservation projects.
Perspectives
Communities already have a wealth of knowledge regarding biodiversity, thus incorporating this knowledge into scientific methods of conserving biodiversity has the potential to be advantageous to both communities and managers of conservation estates.
Prof. Thokozani Simelane
University of Johannesburg
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This page is a summary of: African Traditional Knowledge Systems and Biodiversity Management, Africa Insight, February 2010, African Journals Online (AJOL),
DOI: 10.4314/ai.v39i3.51022.
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