Ząbek, Maciej2025-07-232025-07-232015978-83-7401-515-8https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6878Book chapter pp. 65-95This study examines the significance of indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in sustainable management and use of biodiversity in South Nguru mountain forest reserve. Semi-structured and key-informant interviews, field observations and focus group discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. This study observed that indigenous people had a bundle of IKS that significantly contributed to the management of biodiversity. The study also observed that neither the IKS nor the biodiversity con- servation methods can sustainably manage and use biodiversity: their combination would achieve more than either in their separation. The study recommends: official recognition of IKS; active participation of potential actors; motivation and capacity building of indigenous social structures from which the IKS evolved, is enhanced and sustained, the cornerstone for a wide use and application of the knowledge system and to its integration into biodiversity conservation methods.enIndigenous knowledge systemBiodiversityBiodiversity conservationSustainable management and useSouth Nguru Mountain Forest ReserveTanzania.Book chapter