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Ethnobotanical Trail
Establishing an Ethnobotanical Trail at Tropic Ventures, Puerto Rico. Ethnobotany, the study of human use of plants, is a key theme of many botanic gardens around the world. Identification of plants and trees, traditional uses, and favoured habitats are the first steps of knowledge in the growth of a project designed to give value to the forest and a possible source of revenue to her people. In recognition of the increasing awareness in preserving knowledge of plants, trees, vines, and their uses, a self-guiding plants trail is being established at Tropic Ventures, Patillas, Puerto Rico. Plants are being collected, propagated, and planted especially for this trail. Interpretive signs will accompany plants that are known to have been used by local people for food, medicine, tools or shelter. The objective is to develop further interpretive displays of plants of ethnobotanical interest. Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants is currently threatened in rural communities of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean by loss of long-established cultural systems and conversion of local agricultural and forest ecosystems to other purposes. A wide range of plants of ethnobotanical interest are already in cultivation at Tropic Ventures, and great scope exists for the provision of supplementary educational and interpretive material about the significance of these plants in human development. Aspects of ethnobotany identified for further attention are the use of native plants by earlier generations, the medicinal plants, and plants of current economic significance, such as plants used for timber, fibre, fodder, and oils. Further research will be undertaken to identify species that can be grown successfully at the project and efforts will be made to bring into cultivation those species not yet represented. Liaisons with shamanic traditions and greater involvement of local elders in ethnobotanical projects are welcomed and encouraged. Trailblazing has been followed by the construction of steps, walkways, bridges, drainage channels, concrete drains, tree planting, and erosion control. This is a long-term creative vision, and with the help of all who volunteer their time here, the enchanting and educational Ethnobotanical Trail at Tropic Ventures will develop in many caring hands over the years. |
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