The knowledge keepers Gustavo Alonso Gustavo Alonso October 1, 2026 Category : Stories Refuge, peace, home, a mother. Seven Indigenous women describe what the forest is to them and their answers point to one shared truth: forests are part of who we are. From the Cordillera of the Philippines to the Darién of Panama, they share personal stories of leadership, traditional knowledge, and stewardship, highlighting the growing role Indigenous women play in forest governance. This is what they told FSC.