TEK emphasizes the sustainable use of forest resources, ensuring the long-term health and productivity of forest ecosystems.

TEK is rooted in the knowledge and practices of indigenous communities who have lived in and interacted with forest ecosystems for generations.

TEK contributes to biodiversity conservation through a combination of identifying and protecting key habitats, promoting sustainable harvesting techniques, and educating local communities about the importance of biodiversity.

Clear-cutting, which involves the removal of all trees in a forest area, is not a common practice in TEK-based forest management due to its negative impact on forest ecosystems.

TEK recognizes the need to strike a balance between economic benefits derived from forest resources and the preservation of environmental integrity.

Integrating TEK into modern forest management faces challenges such as the lack of scientific validation of TEK, resistance from stakeholders with vested interests, and limited documentation and accessibility of TEK.

TEK can contribute to forest resilience by promoting the use of diverse tree species, encouraging the retention of deadwood and old-growth forests, and implementing adaptive management strategies.

TEK is often transmitted through oral traditions, cultural practices, religious beliefs, and other forms of cultural expression.

TEK can contribute to the sustainable management of NTFPs by identifying NTFPs with high economic value, developing sustainable harvesting techniques, and promoting the use of NTFPs in local communities.

Integrating TEK into forest management does not lead to increased deforestation, but rather promotes sustainable forest management practices that aim to reduce deforestation.

TEK can contribute to the development of forest management plans that are culturally appropriate, ecologically sound, and economically viable.

TEK can contribute to the development of forest management strategies that are adaptive to changing environmental conditions, resilient to disturbances, and sustainable in the long term.

TEK can contribute to the development of forest management practices that are culturally sensitive, ecologically sustainable, and economically viable.

TEK can contribute to the development of forest management policies that are based on scientific evidence, informed by local knowledge, and responsive to the needs of local communities.

TEK can contribute to the development of forest management practices that are adaptive to changing environmental conditions, resilient to disturbances, and sustainable in the long term.