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Lowland Quichua at the cutting edge

Lowland Quichua at the cutting edge

Señora Alvarado managed the Ishpingo Botanical Garden with her husband. Both are lowland Quichua who are highly-respected both in their community and by visiting botanists. The couple supervised a research and education garden for the cultivation of economically and culturally important species. Wood is not the only game in town, with plants providing seeds, nuts, oils, latex, fibers, resins, ornamentals and medicinal values.

Fiber stripped from this "Bird of Paradise" plant (Heliconia sp.) was used to weave the hat she wears along with handbags, baskets and other decor which are produced and sold by a group of local women she guides.

Images from the documentary project promoting the conservation work of local and indigenous communities, women and youth in the upper Amazon basin. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) The Flooded Forest River conservation Theme: Interconnectedness Sustainable Contact with Indigenous Communities Local scientists documenting one of the most biologically diverse places on earth Sleeping beauty of the rainforest Ecuadorian child inspired by her local rainforest Lowland Quichua at the cutting edge Lowland Quichua home Natural smiles Hats off to rainforest conservation Plants and people Diversity in art Baby Armadillo The Añangu lowland Quichua: Conservation Role Models Comunidad Capirona: Leaders in Rainforest Management Leading by Example River conservation in the upper Amazon Looking to the future in the rainforest Gate-keepers of the Yasuní National Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve