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This article examines the participatory research and management of arumã (Ischnosiphon gracilis [Rudge] Köern., Marantaceae) by the Kaiabi people of the Brazilian Amazon. Arumã is a non-timber forest product (NTFP) of great socioeconomic and cultural importance to the Kaiabi. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Kaiabi, aimed to understand their traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of arumã, assess the sustainability of current harvesting practices, and develop a participatory management plan. The study found that the Kaiabi possess detailed knowledge of arumã’s ecology, distribution, and sustainable harvesting techniques. However, increasing market demand and unsustainable harvesting practices by outsiders posed a threat to the resource. Through participatory workshops and discussions, a management plan was developed that incorporated both Kaiabi TEK and scientific knowledge, aiming to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of arumã.

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