Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands: Our Place Is in Our Soul

This book brings together Native American and Indigenous scholars, wildlife managers, legal experts, and conservationists from dozens of tribes to share their wildlife stewardship philosophies, histories, principles, and practices. Tribes have jurisdiction over some of the healthiest wild areas in North America, collectively managing over 56 million acres of land. Native peoples implement some of the best fish and wildlife preservation and management practices on the continent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

This groundbreaking book brings together Native American and Indigenous scholars, wildlife managers, legal experts, and conservationists from dozens of tribes to share their wildlife stewardship philosophies, histories, principles, and practices. Tribes have jurisdiction over some of the healthiest wild areas in North America, collectively managing over 56 million acres of land. This is no accident: in addition to a deep reverence for the land and a strong history of environmental stewardship, Native peoples implement some of the best fish and wildlife preservation and management practices on the continent. Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands is the first comprehensive resource dedicated to the voices and expertise of Native scholars and wildlife professionals. In its pages, nearly one hundred Native and non-native wildlife conservationists, managers, and their collaborators share lessons to guide wildlife professionals in how best to incorporate native methods and how to work effectively with tribal stakeholders. The authors cover topics that include: Guidelines for conducting research on tribal lands Traditional ecological knowledge-based management models The cultural and ecological importance of key species Legal battles for treaty rights, management authority, and funding First foods and food sovereignty Fisheries and migratory bird management Tribal perspectives on the Endangered Species Act A history of modern fish and wildlife management on tribal lands The content of this book is not limited to the invaluable reports of research findings, explications of methodologies, and case studies. Capturing oral histories and spiritual knowledge through interviews with tribal leaders and the work of Native artists and writers honors the holistic approach to wildlife management that has been practiced by Native communities for centuries. By highlighting the unique perspectives and experiences of Native scholars and wildlife professionals, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the complex relationship between humans and wildlife, and the important role that tribal communities play in preserving and protecting our natural world.

Weight: 1179g
Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781421446578