Indigenous Led Management Network
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The Indigenous Led Management Network
The Indigenous Led Management Network is at the heart of Seed 2 Leaf and part of our corporate mission. Daryl Wright (EP) has written a white paper as part of his masters program with Royal Roads University and continued efforts to advance the industrial vegetation management industry. Below is an abstract and link to the publication.
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Abstract
Invasive species management (ISM) is a concept that has been recognized as one of the most significant environmental challenges facing biodiversity and biosecurity in our time.
The following research analyzes the adoption of formalized plans on Indigenous lands across the prairies in light of regional, national and international efforts. Traditional integrated pest management (IPM) frameworks are problematic at best. Integrated pest management plans were developed to address agro-economic security and fail to include an adaptive process where policy execution is reviewed for efficacy. The general principle that an integrated approach is optimal is not inherently wrong, but the perspective IPM takes is narrow and fails to address the complexity of environmental management. While these plans have since been adopted as
the standard in addressing invasive alien species (IAS), environmental protection, and biosecurity they often fail to address sustainability and ecosystem health.
Gaps in First Nations implementation have been addressed through a suggested framework for the development of First Nations led legislation to support ISM programs and allow First Nations to assume their role as guardians of the environment.
Daryl Wright (EP)
President Seed2Leaf
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Seed 2 leaf environmental is focused on building environmental stewardship by engaging land users on the importance of invasive species management (ISM). We engage communities by sharing aknowledge, developing management plans, and linking youth employment opportunities in collaboration with industry. Working with industry we strive to develop indigenous inclusion and establishing a link between youth employment and community action.
What we know to work well.
Seed 2 Leaf Environmental is one of the leading experts in Invasive Species Management. We build on a base of knowledge and professionalism within our Indigenous led network.
Clients can rely on our network to deliver BBB accredited and COR certified service. Led by industry leading expertise with programs designed by our Environmental Professional (EP) registered with ECO Canada.
Mr. Wright’s Masters work and subsequent business endeavors have included projects with national parks, industry and First Nations communities in Saskatchewan. Daryl has presented to environmental forums at the FSIN and Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) presentations on the importance of establishing a guardianship role on invasive species through the use of an Indigenous youth network.
~ Chief Melissa Tavita
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation
