On this episode, I speak with Tribal Chairmen of the North Fork Mono Tribe Ron Goode, about his culture, traditions that extend beyond Sapiens, the terrible state of meadows in California ( where only 5% are healthy), and how to make sense of our relationship to "nature" in an increasingly polarized world.
(0:00) - Introduction
(5:17) - Ron Goode on Native Peoples' Relationship with the Land
(16:04) - Shift in Forest Canopy Density
(19:15) - Meadows as Gardens
(23:29) - Misconceptions of Pre-Industrial Life
(32:48) - Impact of Monoculture Farming & Meadow Restoration
(38:41) - Restoring Meadows & Controlling Invasives
(44:17) - The Importance of Meadow Location
(49:25) - Impediments to Meadow Restoration
(58:42) - The Long Timeline of Meadow Restoration
(1:02:43) - Funding Challenges for Restoration
(1:13:46) - Taking Responsibility for Your Backyard
