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Tyler Pounds (He/Him)

Ecological Anthropologist, Ethnobiologist, Integrated Wildlife Biologist, Self Employed ( Integrated Human-Nature Relations )

About Tyler Pounds

I am an Ecological Anthropologist & Ethnobiologist. I study how humans from various cultures all around the world affect plant and animal ecosystems and how human use of these ecosystems affects the wildlife populations. This is known by various names such as: Ecosystem Services, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Ecosystem Function. I study all various aspects of the "Human-Wildlife Interface" while dealing with issues associated with Wildlife Conservation, Biodiversity Loss, Global Climate Change, Anthropogenic Factors Affecting Wildlife & Habitat, Anthropocene Epoch Related Issues, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Systems of Indigenous People's. I am also a National Science Foundation Summer Scholar. I utilize "Integrated Biological Approaches" from the fields of both Anthropology & Wildlife Biology/Ecology when conducting research for the 21st century. I am also the founder and creator of "Integrated Human-Nature Relations".

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Academic or Research Institute

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Monitoring and evaluation Partnerships and collaboration development Project/programme management Research Species Management

Would you be willing to be approached and share your lessons learned in your area(s) of expertise with our community?

Yes

Would you like to be added to the calendar invitation for our monthly WildHub Socials?

Yes

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Introducing Myself--Tyler Pounds

Hello everyone. My name is Tyler Pounds. I am an Ecological Anthropologist, Ethnobiologist, Integrated Wildlife Biologist. I am a National Science Foundation Summer Scholar (NSF). I am also the creator and founder of "Integrated Human-Nature Relations". I explore the "Human-Wildlife Interface".
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Tyler Pounds
Jun 22, 2025

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Tyler Pounds
Dec 31, 2025
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Calling All Indigenous People & Farmers--Also Calling TEK Scientists and Advocates for Indigenous Science

I am curious and am conducting some research into how to ethically integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into "Western Science". I would like to put this out there to the universe..........Question #1: How would you like to see western scientist's help your tribe, community in regards to conducting research with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Wildlife Species, Biodiversity? Question #2: How would you, your tribe, your community like to see TEK used in ethical means/manner? Please list and create protocols for TEK use that both your tribe and western scientists could use, in order to collaborate and help conserve wildlife species and overall biodiversity.Question #3: How would you like to see Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) used with your tribes permission? What happens if the tribe or farming community doesn't wish to share knowledge? What happens if the community doesn't wish to share knowledge, but certain species in their particular ecosystem are in danger of becoming extinct? Could your tribe or farming community be willing to partially divulge TEK information only for wildlife species that are in danger of becoming extinct?IF YOU ARE A INDIGENOUS PERSON, OF A FARMING COMMUNITY, ARE A WESTERN SCIENTIST WHO IS ADVOCATING FOR THE INTEGRATION OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE INTO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OR POLICY MANAGEMENT, PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND RESPOND TO ME THROUGH WILDHUB OR BY EMAIL: tylerpounds1989@icloud.com.MANY BLESSINGS--MY RAINBOW WARRIORS/EARTH WARRIOR NATIONSDISCLAIMER-ALL RESPONSES WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL & WILL BE USED IN ETHICAL MEANS/MANNER FOR THE BETTERMENT OF WILDLIFE SPECIES, THE EARTH, OUR INDIGENOUS AND FARMING COMMUNITIES, FURTHERING OF SCIENTIFIC POLICY AND DISCOVERY IN REGARDS TO TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE (TEK) IN THE FIELD(S) OF CONSERVATION. PLEASE ONLY RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS IF YOU WILLINGLY SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSES FOR EVENTUAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION.
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Tyler Pounds
Mar 11, 2026

Congrats Flavia!! We all appreciate your hard work. :)

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Tyler Pounds
Aug 19, 2025

I wish the people of Afrikaans many blessings. Science claims that you were the first people. I am Native American and we say that the Afrikaans are "People of the Water". You are Grandmothers and Grandfathers of us all. Thank you for continuing to fight for our "mother earth". I support Africa. I support the Afrikaans.

Many Blessings,
Tyler Pounds

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Tyler Pounds
Aug 09, 2025

You can add me for connections. I am Indigenous Person :). I am half Native American from USA.

Cheers,

Tyler Pounds

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Tyler Pounds
Aug 08, 2025

Ms. Flavia Manieri,

      I will definitely keep in touch once Trump is out of office. I do appreciate all of the support that WildHub has given me throughout this process. I will reach out to you all on the Ph.D process once I am ready and Trump is gone. I am going to take you up on that offer!

Best,

Tyler Pounds

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Tyler Pounds
Aug 08, 2025

Aww, thank you Flavia! This is awesome and amazing! You do alot for our community. I wish You, Thirza, the rest of our community the best and hopefully we can help heal the earth. I thank you for being so respectful. You have given me a lot of good advice. I am going to wait until Trump gets out of office as our President before I attempt to go back and get a Ph.D. Wish me luck!

Cheers,

Tyler Pounds

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Tyler Pounds
Jul 18, 2025

Yes,

      She has made me feel welcome. Congrats Flavia!

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Tyler Pounds
Jun 24, 2025

Thirza,

     I would be more than happy to contribute to your recent discussion on "enablers of collaboration".

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Tyler Pounds
Jun 22, 2025

Here are my books I have currently published.

Book #1 of Integrated Human-Nature Relations

Ethnobotany and Uses of Native Plants in the Bosque by American Indian Tribes of the Southwest: An Integrated/Transdisciplinary Approach to Ecosystem Services

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ethnobotany-and-uses-of-native-plants-in-the-bosque-by-american-indian-tribes-of-the-southwest-tyler-pounds/1144888365;jsessionid=EF632270843CE1593A87ACF0CB7588A1.prodny_store02-atgap10?ean=9798881126100

Book #2 of Integrated Human-Nature Relations

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Ethnoecology, It's Use in Indigenous Communities and Native America: A Compendium of "Historical Ethnobiology"

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/traditional-ecological-knowledge-tyler-pounds/1146026015?ean=9798330309771

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