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    Area of Science:

    • Ecology
    • Conservation Biology
    • Environmental Social Science

    Background:

    • Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is crucial for biodiversity conservation.
    • Many conservation initiatives risk alienating local communities from their ancestral lands.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the impact of conservation measures on TEK and biodiversity.
    • To highlight the negative consequences of disconnecting people from their native landscapes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of case studies on conservation projects.
    • Analysis of socio-ecological impacts of land-use policies.

    Main Results:

    • Conservation policies that ignore local populations can lead to the erosion of TEK.
    • Displacement from native landscapes diminishes the capacity of communities to act as stewards of biodiversity.
    • This dissociation can negatively affect conservation outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservation strategies must integrate local communities and respect TEK for effective biodiversity protection.
    • Policies should foster, not hinder, the relationship between people and their native landscapes to ensure long-term ecological health.