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== Fist Nations in the North West == | == Fist Nations in the North West == | ||
Many Nations in the North West of Turtle Island, such as the Tsm'syen and Coast Salish First Nations, have cultivated forest gardens for hundreds of years. The two nations listed above would clear spots next to native coniferous forests and plant perennial species and shrubs including: Crabapple, Wild Cherry, Plum, Soapberry, Wild ginger, Rice Roots, and medicinal herbs. The Nations would collect and transplant the plants while utilizing many techniques to keep the forest garden healthy such as pruning, fertilizing, coppicing, and controlled burns.<Ref>https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/05/indigenous-forest-gardens-remain-productive-and-diverse-for-over-a-century/</Ref> | Many Nations in the North West of Turtle Island, such as the Tsm'syen and Coast Salish First Nations, have cultivated forest gardens for hundreds of years. The two nations listed above would clear spots next to native coniferous forests and plant perennial species and shrubs including: Crabapple, Wild Cherry, Plum, Soapberry, Wild ginger, Rice Roots, and medicinal herbs. The Nations would collect and transplant the plants while utilizing many techniques to keep the forest garden healthy such as pruning, fertilizing, coppicing, and controlled burns.<Ref>https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/05/indigenous-forest-gardens-remain-productive-and-diverse-for-over-a-century/</Ref> | ||
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Turtle Island
Fist Nations in the North West
Many Nations in the North West of Turtle Island, such as the Tsm'syen and Coast Salish First Nations, have cultivated forest gardens for hundreds of years. The two nations listed above would clear spots next to native coniferous forests and plant perennial species and shrubs including: Crabapple, Wild Cherry, Plum, Soapberry, Wild ginger, Rice Roots, and medicinal herbs. The Nations would collect and transplant the plants while utilizing many techniques to keep the forest garden healthy such as pruning, fertilizing, coppicing, and controlled burns.[1]