Cook Islands National Environment Service
A presentation by Imogen Pua Ingram (TE PA MATAIAPO) 2004 or older
PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority
We present the first large-scale synthesis of indigenous knowledge (IK) on New Guinea’s useful plants based on a quantitative review of 488 references and 854 herbarium specimens. Specifically, we assessed (i) spatiotemporal trends in the documentation of IK, (ii) which are New Guinea’s most useful ecosystems and plant taxa, (iii) what use categories have been better studied, and (iv) which are the best studied indigenous groups. Overall, our review integrates40,376 use reports and 19,948 plant uses for 3434 plant species.
Cook Islands National Environment Service
Taunga on Mangaia and Mitiaro 2004