Cultural knowledge & caring for Country partnerships
Ecocene builds respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities founded on mutual learning and shared benefits. We honour traditional ecological knowledge as a sophisticated system, working collaboratively with Traditional Owners to integrate geospatial capabilities and biodiversity expertise for co-developed environmental solutions. We facilitate meaningful engagement throughout all project phases, from initial consultation to implementation and monitoring.
First Nations Knowledge Partnerships
Our multidisciplinary team partners with First Nations communities to document cultural values, develop Country-based planning, and implement on-ground biodiversity and rehabilitation projects that respect cultural protocols while meeting regulatory requirements.
Cultural values mapping and species management
We collaborate with First Nations communities to document cultural values, identify culturally significant species and develop management strategies that integrate traditional ecological knowledge with conservation science for respectful, holistic approaches to caring for Country.
First Nations-led environmental monitoring programs
We support the development of monitoring programs guided by Traditional Owner priorities through Two-way Science approaches, providing technical expertise while ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems are leading the way.
Healthy Country Planning and implementation
We collaborate with Traditional Owners to develop and implement Healthy Country Plans that document community aspirations and management priorities, integrating cultural and scientific knowledge to achieve both cultural and ecological outcomes for Country.
Co-designed rehabilitation and land management practices
We partner with Traditional Owners to co-create and implement rehabilitation initiatives that integrate cultural knowledge with contemporary techniques, providing technical support for holistic land care activities from restoration and seed collection to ecosystem recovery and weed management while respecting community priorities.
Drone pilot training and certification for Traditional Owners
We deliver specialised training programs that equip Traditional Owners with drone piloting skills and certification, enabling communities to independently monitor and document ecological values on Country.
Our partners
Honour knowledge systems through respectful partnerships
Harness the power of collaborative approaches that weave Traditional Owner wisdom with contemporary science. Enquire now to start the process.
Your advantages
Co-developed and Traditional Owner-led environmental management
Strengthened relationships with Traditional Owner communities
Proven track record of successful projects
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