Introduction
This course explores the ecological implications of cultural uses of plants. This include the biological basis for, and ecological effects of, traditional and local resource management systems. A variety of ecological methods are used in this course, including population assessment and community analysis.
The steep environmental gradients, extreme environments, and interesting biota make the field-school location an appropriate place to study the ecological aspects of this course. The variety of ethnic groups provide equally interesting opportunities to integrate ecological and cultural studies.
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