Role of Traditional Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Indigenous Institutions in Sustainable Land Management in Western Highlands of Kenya
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Date
2017
Authors
Shisanya, C.A.
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INTECH
Abstract
The objective of this chapter is to elucidate the relevance of indigenous knowledge and
institutions in natural resource management using western highlands of Kenya as a case
study. The research design was a mixed method, combining qualitative and quantitative
methods. A total of 350 individuals (comprising farmers, herbalists and charcoal burners)
from households were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, 50 in-depth
interviews and 35 focus group discussions. The results show that indigenous knowledge
and institutions play a significant role in conserving natural resources in the study area.
There was gender differentiation in knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) of indigenous
knowledge as applied to sustainable land management. It is recommended that deliberate
efforts should be put in place by the County Governments to scale up the roles of
indigenous institutions in managing natural resources in the study area.
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A chapter from the book "Indigenous People"
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Keywords
Indigenous institutions, Kakamega forest, Kenya, Natural resources management