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In a fight to save a rare bird, Indigenous communities in Guyana are winning
"For community leaders, it’s increasingly clear that the future of the red siskin lies with their children. “We want them to become rangers, geologists and conservation managers that will continue this work,” says Alyssa Melville, environmental education coordinator with the SRCS.
To plant the seeds of conservation, they’ve implemented an after-school program in more than 16 communities, teaching about the red siskin, including its habitat and threats to the population.
The lessons offer a mixture of traditional and scientific knowledge. The children are introduced to ecological research and surveying, and also learn about Indigenous culture and tradition, including fire management skills."