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"Tending the Wild" explores the intricate relationship between California's indigenous peoples and their environment, revealing how Native Americans actively managed and shaped the state's diverse ecosystems for millennia. Through practices such as controlled burning, pruning, and selective harvesting, they promoted biodiversity and sustainability. Anderson's work challenges the misconception of pre-colonial California as a pristine wilderness, highlighting the sophisticated ecological knowledge and land stewardship of its native inhabitants. This book underscores the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge into contemporary conservation efforts to achieve sustainable land management.

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