Sharing natural knowledge against gentrification

Radical Natural Networks

Like in most other places in the world, in Romania nature and green spaces are increasingly being replaced by construction and industry. This jeopardizes free access to nature. Access to healthcare is difficult and often unaffordable in Romania, and knowledge of the traditional, natural healthcare is increasingly being forgotten. Biodiversity is declining, and traditional crops are being replaced by plant varieties patented by the Agro-industry.

Natural Knowledge

A network of radical herb and mushroom experts, together with Cultivă Orașul, organized a four-day gathering of people from all over the world in Cluj, Romania. During workshops, herb walks, skill sharing on the medicinal properties of herbs, and discussions, they continued to build a network that aims to work for and with nature. The highlight of the gathering was an anti-gentrification demonstration where seeds were exchanged and seed bombs were distributed in two parks that had recently been stripped of all biodiversity.

The meeting was a great success, thanks in part to the support of Het Actiefonds. The fight for accessible nature, biodiversity and traditional knowledge will continue next year.