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Research of Plant Phenology and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

  • Date of declaration:2022-03-28
  • PI:Min-Chun Liao
  • Division:Botanical Garden Division
Research title
Science and Technology Programs(2021)
KeyWord
Traditional ecological knowledge;Plant phenology;Seasonal calendar;
Abstract
一、Since agriculture and forestry production and residents' lives are carried out according to seasons and solar terms, the traditional ecological knowledge of Satoyama or the indigenous people also includes the concepts of weather and phenology. However, the inheritance of this knowledge and the transfer between generations are subject to development difficulties. On the other hand, plant phenology (Phenology) is to make more detailed environmental records for residents' production, life, and ecology. This project is based on the development of the leading project, "Multiple Services of Forest Ecosystem-Forest Specialties and Satoyama Economy." It covers forest environment and biodiversity resource data and researches on traditional ecological knowledge collection and plant phenology investigation. Mainly: (1) Analyze the collection and utilization of traditional weather and ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples or local residents in various countries in the world; (2) Understand the characteristics of traditional seasonal classification of indigenous peoples or local residents; (3) Investigate and analyze local seasonal indicator plant species and conduct Phenology monitoring; (4) Complete the collection of relevant information on Taiwan traditional phenology knowledge, and seasonal link indicators of plant phenology and traditional ecological knowledge; (5) Record and preserve seasonal calendars belonging to local tribes and communities, practical application and inheritance of knowledge between generations. 一、The final expected benefits of this project can achieve 5 of the 17 goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations:(一)Target 1. No Poverty(二)Target 2. Zero Hunger(三)Target 10. Reduced Inequalities (Reduced Inequalities)(四)Target 13. Climate Action (Climate Action)(五)Target 15. Life on Land