ATCS Social Enterprise Mission
In Australia, there is a growing movement towards a focus on vegetation preservation while also respecting and including Australian Indigenous culture.
ATCS’ recognises the importance of preserving the unique flora and fauna of the continent, as well as honouring the deep connection that Indigenous communities have to the land. As such, ATCS developed its Social Enterprise Mission.
Statement of Intention
Within the mission of Social Enterprise, ATCS will form collaborative initiatives between environmental conservationists, Indigenous Elders and commercial stake holders. This partnership will aim to protect and restore native vegetation in key areas while incorporating traditional Indigenous land management practices and mitigate risk to community. By working together, we intend to combine scientific knowledge with traditional ecological wisdom to achieve sustainable outcomes for both the environment and local communities.
This enterprise will not only focus on the physical act of planting, trimming and treating trees when presented with evidence-based risk assessments, but will serve to preserve trees of significance and facilitate the restoration of habitats. ATCS will place a strong emphasis on the pivotal element of engaging with Indigenous communities in a culturally respectful way. Our collaborative approach will ensure Indigenous people are consulted and involved in decision-making processes, respecting their knowledge and connection to the land, and supporting cultural practices that promote sustainability and harmony with nature.
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What?
Through ATCS’ Social Enterprise Mission we aim to raise awareness around the significance of Indigenous Scar Trees as they represent places where an event took place or that were food collection points, or where artefacts were manufactured and where bark was removed to make canoes, containers, shields and to build temporary shelters.
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How?
By integrating Indigenous perspectives and respecting past practices into vegetation preservation efforts, ATCS and its collaborative partners promote biodiversity conservation and support positive social benefits such as the sharing of traditional knowledge, developing employment opportunities between each other and other commercial relationships and ultimately preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
These initiatives may take the form of consultation, training programs, and cultural exchanges prioritise inclusiveness.
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Why?
ATCS’ ultimate goal is to foster a sense of ownership and empowerment among Indigenous communities, build long-term partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding while imbedding a Social Enterprise model where environmental conservation, risk mitigation and cultural awareness and inclusiveness go hand in hand.
