Synopsis Of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, National Park Service

Traditional Ecological Knowledge, or TEK, is a deep understanding of nature gathered by indigenous people over hundreds or even thousands of years. They get this knowledge through direct experience with their surroundings and pass it down through generations. It helps them survive by guiding their hunting, fishing, farming, and other activities. TEK covers how everything in nature is connected, including people, plants, animals, and the land. It also includes the beliefs and values of a community, touching on things like spirituality and the relationships between humans and animals.