
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Baker, LM 
A1  - Mutitjulu, Community 
T1  - Comparing two views of the landscape: Aboriginal traditional ecological knowledge and modern scientific knowledge.
JF  - The Rangeland Journal
JO  - Rangel. J.
Y1  - 1992
VL  - 14
IS  - 2
SP  - 174
EP  - 189
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ9920174 
N2  - The potential for combining Aboriginal ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge to enhance understanding of the environment is explored. Results of a fauna survey jointly undertaken at Ulug National Park by Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, CSIRO and Aboriginal members of Mutitjulu Community provide the basis for discussion. Examination of comparative habitat classifications, recognition of faunal habitat preferences and knowledge of the effects of drought and fire suggest that information from Aboriginal people can enhance, and in some instances provide an alternative perspective to, the knowledge currently held by scientists. The scientific community will benefit by accepting Aboriginal ecological knowledge on an equal basis to scientific research. The importance of involving Aboriginal people through all aspects of the research and ensuring that they maintain control over the usage of their traditional knowledge is stressed. 
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