Ecological Custodianship
The communities of Mustang have developed sophisticated methods for managing scarce resources and adapting to climatic shifts. Our research details these resilient systems.
Artificial Glacier Harvesting
Terraced Soil Retention
Pasture Rotation & Seed Banking
Multi-generational land management practices that prevent erosion and maintain soil fertility on steep mountain slopes.
Precision engineering to capture and store winter meltwater, creating seasonal ice reservoirs for spring irrigation.
Sustainable grazing patterns and preservation of indigenous crop varieties ensure long-term food security and biodiversity.
Quantifying Resilience
Yields & Reliability
900+
Years of continuous irrigation
78%
Water security in drought years
Access the Ecological Protocol Database
Our field observations and data analyses are available to researchers and policy makers.