Traditional forest management methods to restore habitats post floods
Location
Place : British Columbia
Country : Canada
Region : North America
Hazard
Primary : Flood
Secondary: Landslide
Typology of Heritage
Knowledge and Practices concerning nature
Aspect of Disaster Management
Recovery
Summary
The Nuxalk Nation has used their traditional knowledge of salmon ecology and forest management to restore the salmon habitat and prevent landslides after floods. They have also used their traditional ceremonies and rituals to heal the trauma and grief caused by disasters