The Inside The Husk Framework: Rethinking Seed Conservation

At Inside The Husk, we envision a future where ancestral foodways and cutting-edge science converge to redefine seed and ecosystem conservation. Our work transcends traditional boundaries, blending Indigenous wisdom with modern research methodologies to create transformative solutions for communities and landscapes alike.

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1. Seed Stories
   Seeds hold the narratives of generations. Through biocultural storytelling, we uncover the links between seeds, human history, and ecological systems, collaborating with them as tools for education and inspiration.

2. Living Laboratories
   Each project site serves as a “living laboratory,” where scientific research and community collaboration intersect. These dynamic spaces allow us to test and adapt conservation practices rooted in local knowledge and cutting-edge science.

3. Technology in Context
   From seed mapping to non-invasive trait understanding, we integrate advanced technologies into culturally sensitive frameworks, ensuring that innovation uplifts Indigenous traditions rather than replacing them.

4. Resilient Networks
   We build bridges between communities, researchers, and institutions, creating a global network of seed stewards. By sharing knowledge and resources, we empower localized action with collective impact.

5. Reciprocal Restoration
   Conservation is not a one-way street. Our approach focuses on restoring ecosystems while revitalizing cultural practices, creating a reciprocal relationship between communities and the land.

Key Initiatives

• San Cristobal, Galapagos 2022, Documentation of ancestral seed memory                                                                                                 A digital and physical archive of plant species and their migration routes and associated cultural practices, ensuring their preservation and accessibility for future generations.

• Can bio-cultural needs and bio-cultural protocols co-exist in the Galapagos Islands? A guide to assess bio-cultural integration for sustainable invasives-species control.
  A project exploring the interconnected roles of seeds, migration, adapting cultures, and people through a multidisciplinary lens, fostering resilience in agroecological systems and rethinking invasive species term. and strategies

• Paykuna puñunkuna/ When they sleep, an Indigenous study of the ex-situ protocols used by wild seed curators and specialists in the Americas

Why It Matters

Our framework is more than a methodology—it’s a movement. By blending tradition with innovation, we empower communities to become active agents of change, ensuring that seeds and the stories they carry thrive in a rapidly changing world.