Cultural Practices of Conservation in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains - Livestream

How can ecological conservation be a democratic process? And how can it also generate livelihoods? Félix de Rosen will describe his research in Morocco on models of conservation that benefit people and the environment. From sustainable harvesting strategies, to community-run nurseries and women's cooperatives, these Cultural Practices of Conservation offer a model in which conservation and human welfare go hand in hand. He will describe the work of the Global Diversity Foundation and the Moroccan Biodiversity and Livelihood Association, the two organizations which hosted him and who work to promote cultural practices of conservation practices. Of course, along the way, he will share photos of the amazing plants he encountered along the way, from wild thyme to resin spurge, and the date palm. Félix de Rosen is a 2020 graduate of UC Berkeley's Master of Landscape Architecture program.

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