They collected tons of seeds in 2024. 'Forest restoration' is what we call it; tending the garden is what they call it.
The Cerrado Is Kin: How the A’uwẽ-Xavante Continue to Care for Their Territory
For the A’uwẽ-Xavante of Brazil, the Cerrado — called 'ró — is kin, not a resource. Women lead seed-gathering expeditions lasting one to two weeks, collecting food seeds and seeds to regenerate vegetation and attract wildlife; in 2024 communities gathered tons of seeds. Roads and highways tied to large development projects have brought violence and insecurity, making some expeditions impossible. Where they continue, families gather and care for seeds. The A’uwẽ-Xavante defend their relationship with the land rather than asking outsiders to save it.
Source: The Cerrado Is Kin: How the A’uwẽ-Xavante Continue to Care for Their Territory — Happy Eco News
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