Synopsis Of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, National Park Service

Traditional Ecological Knowledge, or TEK, is knowledge gathered over hundreds or thousands of years by indigenous people. They learn directly from nature and pass this knowledge down through generations. It helps them live sustainably. TEK includes understanding how people, plants, animals, and natural events are connected. It guides when to hunt, fish, farm, and manage forests. It also covers people's beliefs about nature, spirituality, and how humans and animals relate to each other.