Ethics-Governance: Article: Streaming Adventure Through Africa, Part Two

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Streaming Adventure Through Africa, Part Two The rural people around the reserve learn to utilize nature and live off the land. In most cases, they respect Mother Earth for what she provides and never underestimate her brutal side. One of the more interesting techniques I learned was a fishing method. It involves a root of a plant, which is thrown into shallow water. Within minutes all, the fish in the pond were floating on top of the water. The root had the amazing ability to rob the shallow pool of all its oxygen. The rangers said the root was from the tree Euphorbia (Euphorbia ingens) and used mostly by Bushmen. The latex from the tree is very toxic and has been used in the past on spearheads for hunting. It is obviously a very effective fish poison, when used properly. ...There are no carnivorous plants on the reserve, and to the best of their knowledge, none in all of South Africa. There are no exotic species on the reserve, and no significant problems with any introduced species. Full Article: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/environmental_ethics/89679


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