Indigenous knowledge
Kamara, Byarugaba A / 1994

The paper discusses the role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in biological resource management. A comparison between traditional and modem biological resource management is also made. Examples of utilizing IK in research especially in inventory and medicine are discussed. Comparison of resource managed under indigenous regimes and those under modern practices is made to reveal the necessity of IK. IK dissemination, communication and transfer systems through generations is discussed to qualify its effectiveness in maintenance of proven sustainable practices. Indigenous communities' response to intervention is presented. Traditional utilization of biological resources is discussed relating it to IK. On-going biological resource degradation is viewed as partially related to lack of IK input in planning, management and utilization. Strategies for research, revival and application of IK are proposed.