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Backyard conservation integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge with scientific methods for enhanced environmental protection. This approach is crucial in diverse societies, as exemplified by Papua New Guinea

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  • Backyard conservation combines traditional ecological knowledge, customary land ownership, and Indigenous practices with scientific conservation approaches.
  • Papua New Guinea's islands present a unique context for studying conservation in culturally diverse societies.

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  • To explore the role and effectiveness of backyard conservation in culturally diverse settings.
  • To understand how traditional and scientific knowledge can be integrated for enhanced conservation outcomes.

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  • Community-based participatory research
  • Integration of Indigenous knowledge systems and scientific data
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  • Backyard conservation demonstrates potential for effective biodiversity management by incorporating local practices.
  • Integration of traditional and scientific knowledge enhances conservation outcomes in complex social-ecological landscapes.

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