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This page describes the norms and expectations that apply to all contributions on Landrace.Wiki.
These are not bureaucratic rules for their own sake. They exist to maintain the quality, safety, and credibility of a scientific documentation project operating in a legally sensitive space. If you are new to the wiki, read Landrace.Wiki:About and Landrace.Wiki:Contributing first.
Scope
Landrace.Wiki documents traditional cannabis landrace varieties, their geographic origins, cultivation practices, cultural context, and conservation status. Content should be relevant to this scope.
We do not cover:
- Modern commercial hybrids or breeding projects (unless they directly threaten or relate to landrace conservation)
- Consumption guides, dosage recommendations, or medical advice
- Legal advice
- Product reviews or commercial promotion
If you are unsure whether something is in scope, ask on the relevant talk page before investing time in writing it.
Tone and evidence
Write clearly and factually. Describe what you observed, what farmers reported, and what sources say. Avoid promotional language, superlatives, and unsupported claims.
Every concrete claim about history, law, science, or conservation status should be referenced. Distinguish between three types of evidence:
- Direct observation – Something you personally witnessed or measured in the field. State it as such: "observed in November 2024" rather than presenting it as established fact.
- Oral history – Information from farmers, community members, or other knowledge holders. Attribute it clearly: "according to local farmers" or "as reported by [name/alias]."
- Published sources – Books, academic papers, government reports, news articles. Cite these with author, title, date, and a URL or page number where available. See Help:Sourcing for formatting guidance.
Do not mix these categories without making the distinction clear. A page that treats a farmer's anecdote and a peer-reviewed study as equivalent sources undermines the credibility of both.
Safety
Some content on this wiki could, if mishandled, put people at risk. This is not hypothetical. Cannabis cultivation is illegal in most countries where landrace varieties are grown, and the people maintaining these genetics face real consequences from enforcement.
Farmer identities
Use aliases or omit names entirely unless the person has given explicit, informed consent to be named. Never publish a farmer's real name alongside descriptions of illegal cultivation activity.
Exact locations
Round GPS coordinates by ±500m for active cultivation sites in prohibition countries. When in doubt, provide village or area names rather than precise coordinates. The geographic hierarchy (Growing Region > Growing Area > Appellation) is designed to allow meaningful location data without pinpointing individual farms.
Photographs
Do not publish photographs that show identifiable faces of people engaged in illegal cultivation without their consent. Crop or blur faces. Be aware that image metadata (EXIF data) can contain precise GPS coordinates; strip metadata before uploading if the location is sensitive.
If you see a problem
If you encounter content that you believe puts someone at risk, remove it immediately and note the reason in the edit summary. If you are unsure whether something is dangerous, flag it on the talk page rather than leaving it up. Err on the side of caution.
For serious safety concerns, contact the Zomia Collective directly through their website.
Respect
- Respect the knowledge of farming communities. Traditional practices are not inferior to modern methods; they are the subject of this project.
- Do not alter or delete content from other contributors without explanation. Use the talk page to discuss significant changes before making them.
- Disagreements about content should be resolved through evidence and discussion, not edit wars. If a dispute cannot be resolved between the editors involved, raise it at the questions hub.
Editorial review
All contributions are subject to review. The editorial team may:
- Correct formatting to match site standards
- Request sources for unsupported claims
- Adjust documentation tier classifications
- Redact content that poses safety risks
- Revert low-quality or off-topic additions
This is quality control for a scientific documentation project. If your contribution is modified or reverted, check the edit summary and the talk page for an explanation. If you disagree with a revision, discuss it on the talk page rather than reverting back.
See also
- Landrace.Wiki:Contributing – How to contribute
- Landrace.Wiki:Mission-Statement – Conservation mission and commitments
- Help:Sourcing – Citation formatting
- Help:Media and safety – Photographs, metadata, and file uploads
- Help:Contents – Help directory
This page describes the norms and expectations that apply to all contributions on Landrace.Wiki.
These are not bureaucratic rules for their own sake. They exist to maintain the quality, safety, and credibility of a scientific documentation project operating in a legally sensitive space. If you are new to the wiki, read Landrace.Wiki:About and Landrace.Wiki:Contributing first.
Scope
Landrace.Wiki documents traditional cannabis landrace varieties, their geographic origins, cultivation practices, cultural context, and conservation status. Content should be relevant to this scope.
We do not cover:
- Modern commercial hybrids or breeding projects (unless they directly threaten or relate to landrace conservation)
- Consumption guides, dosage recommendations, or medical advice
- Legal advice
- Product reviews or commercial promotion
If you are unsure whether something is in scope, ask on the relevant talk page before investing time in writing it.
Tone and evidence
Write clearly and factually. Describe what you observed, what farmers reported, and what sources say. Avoid promotional language, superlatives, and unsupported claims.
Every concrete claim about history, law, science, or conservation status should be referenced. Distinguish between three types of evidence:
- Direct observation – Something you personally witnessed or measured in the field. State it as such: "observed in November 2024" rather than presenting it as established fact.
- Oral history – Information from farmers, community members, or other knowledge holders. Attribute it clearly: "according to local farmers" or "as reported by [name/alias]."
- Published sources – Books, academic papers, government reports, news articles. Cite these with author, title, date, and a URL or page number where available. See Help:Sourcing for formatting guidance.
Do not mix these categories without making the distinction clear. A page that treats a farmer's anecdote and a peer-reviewed study as equivalent sources undermines the credibility of both.
Safety
Some content on this wiki could, if mishandled, put people at risk. This is not hypothetical. Cannabis cultivation is illegal in most countries where landrace varieties are grown, and the people maintaining these genetics face real consequences from enforcement.
Farmer identities
Use aliases or omit names entirely unless the person has given explicit, informed consent to be named. Never publish a farmer's real name alongside descriptions of illegal cultivation activity.
Exact locations
Round GPS coordinates by ±500m for active cultivation sites in prohibition countries. When in doubt, provide village or area names rather than precise coordinates. The geographic hierarchy (Growing Region > Growing Area > Appellation) is designed to allow meaningful location data without pinpointing individual farms.
Photographs
Do not publish photographs that show identifiable faces of people engaged in illegal cultivation without their consent. Crop or blur faces. Be aware that image metadata (EXIF data) can contain precise GPS coordinates; strip metadata before uploading if the location is sensitive.
If you see a problem
If you encounter content that you believe puts someone at risk, remove it immediately and note the reason in the edit summary. If you are unsure whether something is dangerous, flag it on the talk page rather than leaving it up. Err on the side of caution.
For serious safety concerns, contact the Zomia Collective directly through their website.
Respect
- Respect the knowledge of farming communities. Traditional practices are not inferior to modern methods; they are the subject of this project.
- Do not alter or delete content from other contributors without explanation. Use the talk page to discuss significant changes before making them.
- Disagreements about content should be resolved through evidence and discussion, not edit wars. If a dispute cannot be resolved between the editors involved, raise it at the questions hub.
Editorial review
All contributions are subject to review. The editorial team may:
- Correct formatting to match site standards
- Request sources for unsupported claims
- Adjust documentation tier classifications
- Redact content that poses safety risks
- Revert low-quality or off-topic additions
This is quality control for a scientific documentation project. If your contribution is modified or reverted, check the edit summary and the talk page for an explanation. If you disagree with a revision, discuss it on the talk page rather than reverting back.
See also
- Landrace.Wiki:Contributing – How to contribute
- Landrace.Wiki:Mission-Statement – Conservation mission and commitments
- Help:Sourcing – Citation formatting
- Help:Media and safety – Photographs, metadata, and file uploads
- Help:Contents – Help directory
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