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It seeks to revalue the traditional knowledge of the Kakataibo people and strengthen their contribution to the conservation of forests and Amazonian biodiversity.The National Forestry and Wildlife Service (SERFOR) continues to promote the protection of the ancestral knowledge of the Amazonian indigenous peoples, through actions coordinated with regional authorities, indigenous organizations and academic entities in Ucayali.
As part of this work, SERFOR specialists carried out a day of technical assistance and socialization in the native community of Yamino (from the Kakataibo town), located in the province of Padre Abad. The main objective was to advance in the systematization of their collective knowledge on forestry and wildlife matters.
During the day, the systematization plan for the prior, free and informed consent of the community was presented to the community, promoting the preservation of practices transmitted from generation to generation. Likewise, the initiative seeks to strengthen the cultural identity of this population and promote sustainable biobusiness opportunities that contribute to their well-being.
As part of the actions, Institutional coordination meetings were held with representatives of the Regional Forestry and Wildlife Management (GRFFS) of Ucayali, the Operational Headquarters of Padre Abad - Aguaytia and the National Intercultural University of the Amazon (UNIA), with the purpose of socializing the methodology of systematization of traditional knowledge and establishing a joint and participatory work methodology.
After the meeting, the institutions involved agreed that revaluing this knowledge is a key tool for the conservation of the Amazon forests, the protection of biodiversity and local economic development.
The traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples is key to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable future of our forests. Therefore, SERFOR promotes coordinated work with authorities, academia and communities, which allows us to recognize and revalue the historical contribution of indigenous peoples, ensure the transmission of their knowledge to new generations and strengthen their cultural identity. With this initiative, we not only protect an ancestral legacy, but we also promote the well-being of the population and sustainable management of forest and wildlife resources, highlighted Iliana Perez Melendez, director of the Knowledge Management Directorate of SERFOR.
With these actions, SERFOR reaffirms its commitment to working in an articulated manner with native communities and regional authorities to safeguard the countrys cultural and environmental heritage.
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