The Cherokee Nation Becomes First US Tribe to Store Seeds in Svalbard Doomsday Vault
Tuesday marks a milestone for indigenous farming. A collection of Cherokee traditional seeds has reached the Arctic Circle to be preserved in the world biggest seed bank, after a 4,147 miles (6,674 kilometer) journey. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, established by the government of Norway in 2008, is a global backup facility for genetic heirlooms…
Conservation
Lou Del Bello
