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Cultural Plants of The Cherokee

Cultural Plants of The Cherokee. TOMMY CABE. Introduction. Harvesting, Cultivating and Efforts History of utilization Management Past and Present. Topics of Discussion. Impacts of growth and non-traditional use Preserving Native Knowledge. Harvesting, Cultivating and Efforts .

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Cultural Plants of The Cherokee

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  1. Cultural Plants of The Cherokee TOMMY CABE

  2. Introduction • Harvesting, Cultivating and Efforts • History of utilization • Management Past and Present

  3. Topics of Discussion • Impacts of growth and non-traditional use • Preserving Native Knowledge

  4. Harvesting, Cultivating and Efforts • Seasonal Harvesting usually spring through the fall (especially with most edible plants) • Festival Events (Ramp Festival) • Cultivating - Community Seminars along with local agencies (TEO,NRCS,GSMNPS) • Techniques

  5. History of Utilization • River Bottom Settlements where most of the plants were abundant • Some plants where used for medicinal purposes • Others where used for food • Ceremonial harvesting • Cleansing using the River (Long Man)

  6. Management Past and Present • Historical management using fire • Cultural Knowledge preserved • Management efforts such as food plots and cultural plots • Restoration efforts on river banks using native seed • Present utilization of all cultural plants through public surveys and outreach events • On the ground projects and monitoring

  7. Topics of Discussion • Impacts of Growth and NON – Traditional Use • Preserving Native Knowledge

  8. What This Means • Add a strong statement that summarizes how you feel or think about this topic • Summarize key points you want your audience to remember

  9. Next Steps • Summarize any actions required of your audience • Summarize any follow up action items required of you

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