Adaptive Ecological Knowledge among the Ndjuka maroons of French Guiana; A case study of two ‘invasive species’: Melaleuca quinquenervia and Acacia mangium
Abstract:Background: To understand how local ecological knowledge changes and adapts, here in the case of the recent introduction of plant species, we report the knowledge and perceptions of the Ndjuka (Maroon) of French Guiana concerning two tree species, Acacia mangium and niaouli(Melaleuca quinquenervia), which are categorized as “invasive alien plants” in the savannas of their territory.
Methods: To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted between April and July 2022, using a pre-designed questionnaire, … Show more
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