A Collaborative Research Process Studying Fruit Availability and Seed Dispersal within an Indigenous Community in  the Middle Caqueta River Region, Colombian Amazon

Parrado-Rosselli, Ángela

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“…Much attention has been given to the similarities and differences between traditional and scientific knowledge (e.g., Agrawal, 1995;Ingold and Kurttila, 2000;Pierotti and Wildcat, 2000;Cruikshank, 2001), as well as to the various ways in which traditional and scientific knowledge can or cannot be used together (e.g., Huntington et al, 1999Huntington et al, , 2004aNadasdy, 1999;Huntington, 2000;Dowsley and Wenzel, 2008). However, relatively few papers (e.g., Huntington et al, 2002;Parrado-Rosselli, 2007;Brook et al, 2009) have discussed the key elements and techniques that help to establish productive connections between different knowledge systems and between knowledge holders associated with those systems.…”

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“…Yet the role of local residents in such fieldwork at various stages, from research design to field research to data analysis and reporting, has the potential for social interactions and situations that foster needed trust, mutual understanding, and novel ecological insights (e.g., Parrado-Rosselli, 2007). Ecologists and other natural scientists often have local field guides and assistants, and thus the opportunity to explore the applicability of traditional knowledge to their research through collaborative fieldwork, but they may not be aware of either the possibility of doing this or the ways in which it can be done.…”

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Integrating Traditional and Scientific Knowledge through Collaborative Natural Science Field Research: Identifying Elements for Success

Huntington¹,

Gearheard²,

Mahoney³

et al. 2011

ARCTIC

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ABSTRACT. We discuss two recent projects to examine the role of collaborative environmental fieldwork both in research and in the interactions between academically trained researchers and experienced local residents. The Bidarki Project studied black leather chitons (Katharina tunicata) in the lower Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Its conclusion that chiton declines are part of a serial decline of intertidal invertebrates drew on collaborative fieldwork, archaeological data, historical records, and interviews with local residents. The Siku-Inuit-Hila Project studied sea ice in Barrow, Alaska; Clyde River, Nunavut; and Qaanaaq, Greenland. Quantitative data from locally maintained observation sites were supplemented by knowledge exchanges among hunters from the communities and by discussion in local working groups to develop an understanding of the physical dynamics and human uses of sea ice at each locale. We conclude that careful planning and preparation, along with the effort to build strong personal relationships, can increase the likelihood that collaborative fieldwork will be productive, enjoyable, and rewarding.Key words: traditional knowledge, fieldwork, collaborative fieldwork, ecology, black leather chiton, Katharina tunicata, sea ice, collaboration, Alutiiq, Inuit RÉSUMÉ. Nous discutons de deux récents projets ayant eu pour but d'examiner le rôle d'études environnementales collaboratives sur le terrain, tant sur le plan de la recherche que sur le plan des interactions entre les chercheurs universitaires et les résidents expérimentés des localités visées. Le projet Bidarki se penchait sur les chitons noirs (Katharina tunicata) de la basse péninsule Kenai, en Alaska. La conclusion selon laquelle le déclin des chitons fait partie d'un déclin en série d'invertébrés intertidaux s'appuie sur des études collaboratives sur le terrain, sur des données archéologiques, sur des dossiers historiques ainsi que sur des entrevues de résidents des localités. Pour sa part, le projet Siku-Inuit-Hila a eu comme objectif d'étudier la glace de mer à Barrow, en Alaska; à Clyde River, au Nunavut; et à Qaanaaq, au Groenland. Les données quantitatives provenant de lieux d'observation entretenus localement ont été supplémentées par les échanges de connaissances des chasseurs des collectivités et par les discussions de groupes de travail locaux visant à mieux comprendre la dynamique physique et l'utilisation humaine de la glace de mer à chaque endroit. Nous en concluons que des travaux de planification et de préparation attentionnés, accompagnés d'efforts visant à nouer des liens personnels étroits, peuvent accroître la possibilité que les études collaboratives sur le terrain soient productives, agréables et valorisantes.Mots clés : connaissances traditionnelles, étude sur le terrain, étude collaborative sur le terrain, écologie, chiton noir, Katharina tunicata, glace de mer, collaboration, Alutiiq, Inuit Traduit pour la revue Arctic par Nicole Giguère.

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Integrating Traditional and Scientific Knowledge through Collaborative Natural Science Field Research: Identifying Elements for Success

Huntington¹,

Gearheard²,

Mahoney³

et al. 2011

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“…The FSRE approach also highlighted the importance of the household as the central decision-making unit of the farming system (Poats & Feldstein 1989). Over time, the assumed homogeneity of the farm household was dispelled as gendered differences in household roles and their impact on resource use decisions became evident (Overholt et al 1985).…”

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“…Continued refinement of the limitations and applications of parataxonomy coupled with solutions for improving the consistency of species identification show great promise (Baraloto et al 2007). Researcher interactions with local people during data collection may also provide day-to-day opportunities for debate over observations, findings and interpretation of results (Parrado-Rosselli 2007). For scientists who can successfully partner with local stakeholders during research implementation, the rewards can involve in-depth knowledge exchange and interpretation of findings from diverse perspectives that can strengthen understanding of tropical ecosystems and build more sustainable conservation strategies.…”

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Partnering for Greater Success: Local Stakeholders and Research in Tropical Biology and Conservation

Kainer

DiGiano²,

Duchelle

et al. 2009

Biotropica

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Local communities are important stakeholders in resource management and conservation efforts, particularly in the developing world. Although evidence is mixed in suggesting that these resident stakeholders are optimal forest stewards, it is highly unlikely that large tracts of tropical forests will be conserved without engaging local people who depend on them daily for their livelihoods. Stakeholders, who reside in biodiverse ecosystems like tropical forests, are the largest direct users and ultimate decisionmakers of forest fate, can be important investors in conservation, harbor local ecological knowledge that complements Western science and frequently have long-term legitimate claims on lands where they reside. Research partnerships with local stakeholders can increase research relevance, enhance knowledge exchange and result in greater conservation success. Different phases of the research cycle present distinct opportunities for partnership, with flexibility in timing, approaches and strategies depending on researcher and local stakeholder needs and interests. Despite being the last step in the research process, dissemination of results can be the best starting point for researchers interested in experimenting with local stakeholder engagement. Still, tropical biologists might not choose to partner with local people because of lack of institutional rewards, insufficient training in stakeholder engagement, insecure research infrastructure in community settings, and time and funding limitations. Although not appropriate in all cases and despite significant challenges, some biological scientists and research institutions have successfully engaged local stakeholders in the research process, proving mutually beneficial for investigators and local people alike and resulting in important innovations in tropical biology and conservation.Abstracts in Spanish and Portuguese are available at http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/btp.

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“…This question came up in a discussion with village leaders one morning, as colleagues and I were ascending the Arun Valley on a scientific reconnaissance trip.We were struck by the questioner's powerful concern for the local environment coupled with his clear understanding that conservation requires deep insight into how an ecosystem works, and how people act as part of that ecosystem (e.g., Parrado-Rosselli 2007, Huntington 2011.…”

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Local Knowledge as a Resource for Nepal: Building Partnerships with Scientists and Conservationists

Huntington

2013

Conservation Sci

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Conservation cannot be carried out solely by professional biologists and conservationists. This is true everywhere, and perhaps especially in places where professional resources are scarce. There are, however, other resources to draw on for ideas and actions to conserve the environment and the human livelihoods that depend on a healthy environment. The knowledge, experience, and practices of local residents can contribute greatly to conservation efforts, especially in partnership with professionals. Based on recent experiences in rural Nepal, I describe three examples of the potential for such collaboration, which I interpret in part in light of my own work in the Arctic.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/cs.v1i1.8577 Conservation Science 2013 1(1), 1–4

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A Collaborative Research Process Studying Fruit Availability and Seed Dispersal within an Indigenous Community in the Middle Caqueta River Region, Colombian Amazon

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Integrating Traditional and Scientific Knowledge through Collaborative Natural Science Field Research: Identifying Elements for Success

Integrating Traditional and Scientific Knowledge through Collaborative Natural Science Field Research: Identifying Elements for Success

Partnering for Greater Success: Local Stakeholders and Research in Tropical Biology and Conservation

Local Knowledge as a Resource for Nepal: Building Partnerships with Scientists and Conservationists

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