Reference:
Preprints. (2024). Traditional ecological knowledge and environmental stewardship. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.1838.v1
“Practices rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge have contributed to long-term ecosystem resilience in various local contexts.”(Preprints,2024)
This idea can be connected to real world example like indigenous fire management practices . IFMP controlled burns that reduces wildlife risk and maintain ecosystem balance. These practices are based on long term observation of land and seasonal patterns instead of modern emergency responses. In many cases, when these practices ignored, then ecosystems became more vulnerable to environmental damage on large scale. This example shows that how TEK is applied in real world and it produces measurable environmental benefits. This example also supports the article that TEK is not just about theoretical knowledge but also effective practically in managing ecosystems and sustainability.