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Recently published "An analytical framework to understand the problematization of urban (historical) animals" with Environment and Planning E. https://lnkd.in/d9yfTecF In essence the article provides a framework that can be mobilized to understand how urban animals come to be objectified as problems while at the same time appreciating that they experience practices of problematization. Would love to hear your thought!

🔥 This insightful quote originates from the research paper "Centering Indigenous Voices: Exploring the Role of Fire in the Boreal Forest of North America", where the researchers examined existing literature documenting Indigenous voices and the historical connection between Indigenous communities, fire, and landscapes. “Fire is connected to a wide range of species on which Indigenous communities depend on, and the presence and absence of fire narrates how these relationships between humans, plants, and animals transpire”. “Instead of conceiving fire exclusively as a tool, Indigenous peoples see fire, humans, and other elements of the environment as active components in the boreal, and link their epistemological worldviews to the relations between human and nonhuman entities on the land. Indigenous conceptualizations of fire, relation and land offer radical alternatives to dominant approaches to fire and the environment”. Authored by: Amy Cardinal Christianson; Colin Robert Sutherland; Faisal Moola, PhD; Noémie Gonzalez Bautista; David Young; and Heather MacDonald. To learn more about Indigenous fire practices and their pivotal role in shaping the boreal landscape, check the full article at: https://lnkd.in/dWqASMcP  #indigenousknowledge #FNWEP  #wildfiremanagement #FNWEPresearch  #wildfireawareness #researchinsights

#Neanderthals #Prehistoric #DocumentaryFilm 📽️ Explore the differences between humans & Neanderthals in this fascinating documentary! 🤩 Watch now:

Creativity brings people together. Art sends a message. Springhouse hosts a Procession of the Species on Earth day each year and it is pretty magical. When we hold this parade, we honor the species of the Earth and we shed light on the danger they are in. Learning from the Earth and taking care of vulnerability are two of our cultural design principles. Through this parade, we practice those principles. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekZFqbng

A Story of Elephant Beauty, Knowledge, and Survival: The Grand Elephant: A Story of Beauty, Knowledge, and Survival. Elephants, the delicate goliaths of the animals of the world collectively, have spellbound human hearts and brains for a really long time with their sheer size, knowledge, and complex social designs. These heavenly animals, having a place with the family Elephantidae and the class Elephas and Loxodonta, have a rich and celebrated history that traverses landmasses and societies. In this article, we dive into the captivating existence of elephants, investigating their science, conduct, challenges, and the basic significance of preservation endeavors to safeguard these notable creatures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYyGhuy2

Very excited the 9th issue of gta papers titled 'Amazônía', co-edited by Ciro Miguel, Santiago del Hierro and myself, has been announced in gta Verlag's fall catalog: https://lnkd.in/dgSPzurM 'The Amazon’s ecology and history of inhabitation are deeply intertwined with the natural world. In this issue of gta papers, researchers from diverse backgrounds lend their voices to challenge conventional narratives of colonization and modernization. By highlighting the importance of Indigenous knowledge and the pressing need for ecological reconciliation, it advocates for an intercultural understanding that respects and integrates myriad ways of being within this vast region. Contributions range from the theoretical to the practical, including analyses of the forest’s architectural or metropolitan qualities and Indigenous cosmologies to urge plural conceptions of one of the world’s most vital ecological and cultural landscapes.' More info on the launch soon!

🔍 Meet Professor James Goff, paleotsunami detective, and discover how exploring the hidden traces of prehistoric disasters can help make the world a safer place in 21st century. 🌊 By studying the remnants left by gigantic tsunamis from thousands of years ago, we can better learn how to protect communities from future ones. ➡️ https://ow.ly/2vJA50SPQGS #CareersInResilience

How do you assess opinions if stakeholders about landscape restoration? Here is a new tool in hand.

This is a great step forward in the survey -and understanding - of the ancient infrastructure built buy the indigenous peoples!  https://lnkd.in/d-XdHHKu

The enchanting beauty of the Cederberg mountains harbours a hidden gem: the Dainty Frog. 🐸🏔️ This minuscule amphibian, with its unique slender limbs and specific habitat requirements, has been newly discovered and adds to the diverse biological richness of this remarkable region. Dive into my recently published article, currently featured as one of the Most Read pieces today, for the full scoop!  https://lnkd.in/dBbC7mPJ