Research, Science & environment

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

Paul Lopez
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)