This plays into the common theme that we have been talking about for a few weeks now in that natives, locals, ect., are not being heard. Those who know the land or the area are going to have knowledge that you cannot find elsewhere and it is important to not only listen to what they have to say but to understand why they do the things they do.

This is a perfect example of how we have over exploited our natural world. We have this desire to be everywhere and take over everything and we don't consider the consequences or the detriment it has on our own well being. We do these things to ourselves but are then devastated by what comes with them.

This story isn't new to any of us but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awful to hear it put like this. I am a firm believer in the idea that without change, history is bound to repeat itself and there is no saying that something like this couldn't happen again. Its a terrifying thought but one that I don't think is all that far fetched.

I'd never heard this term before. It means small Indian settlement.

This is what I was looking for so I am glad to find it right off the bat. The mention of public lands is so broad but now that I know we are looking at public lands that have an ancestral connection to native tribes, that narrows things down a bit.

This seems promising right off the bat. If we were able to garner a better relationship between tribal communities and ourselves, we may have a chance at doing some real good for the environment.

Every time I see the words "invasive species" I cringe. They have wreaked such havoc on our environment and they are a direct result of our own actions. We can do next to nothing about them and from what I know of past attempts, nothing seems to effective when it comes to stopping their invasion.

engendered definition: cause or give rise to, a feeling, situation or condition

I did not know this but it definitely intrigues me and makes me want to know more.

This plays to two major factors that can hinder any efforts, no matter what the base topic. Terminology can be a game changer, and not in a good way. It can be difficult to understand and even if you think you have a basic understanding of something, that may not be enough. I found that in reading this article, there were many terms I didn't understand and even in reading the definition over and over again and having contextual examples, I still struggle to grasp them. Distribution of power is another aspect of group decision making that has plagued the system. I think there is a baseline desire for individuals to have power, especially when placed in a group setting. You place a bunch of individuals with their own opinions and knowledge base and everyone thinks they are the best man for the job. That can lead to major conflicts and setbacks as well, as it becomes difficult to move forward when you can't get past step one.