Bibliograph

Plants, past, present and future, Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher & Lesley Head ; First knowledges edited by Margo Neale

Type

Label

Plants, past, present and future, Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher & Lesley Head ; First knowledges edited by Margo Neale

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plants

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher & Lesley Head ; First knowledges edited by Margo Neale

Series statement

First Knowledges

Sub title

past, present and future

Summary

What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always known this to be true. For millennia, reciprocal relationships with plants have provided both sustenance to Indigenous communities and many of the materials needed to produce a complex array of technologies. Managed through fire and selective harvesting and replanting, the longevity and intricacy of these partnerships are testament to the ingenuity and depth of Indigenous first knowledges. Plants: Past, Present and Future celebrates the deep cultural significance of plants and shows how engaging with this heritage could be the key to a healthier, more sustainable future. This is an enlightening read on the power of plants and the management practices of Indigenous people

Target audience

adult

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