Berkeley, Amah Mutsun tribe excavate ancient practices to save animals, plants, land
Archaeologists and anthropologists are working with tribal stewards to help ensure the future of these lands, and the planet
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February 22, 2018
In the Santa Cruz mountains, UC Berkeley archaeologists and anthropologists have joined with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and California State Parks to uncover ancient tribal practices to help bring their history to light and find more sustainable approaches to managing the plants, animals and lands. (UC Berkeley video by Roxanne Makasdjian and Stephen McNally)