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Claim Provenance Template

Every important statement in this knowledge base should capture:

  • Source
  • Date
  • Author
  • Evidence
  • Confidence level
  • Last validation

Example​

Claim:
Natural regeneration is insufficient after severe Mediterranean fires.

Sources:
- Scientific paper X
- ONF interview
- Restoration project Y

Confidence:
Medium

Last reviewed:
July 2026

Why this is non-negotiable​

The whole point of this knowledge base is to find out honestly whether the opportunity thesis holds up, not to accumulate evidence for a conclusion already reached. A claim without a source and a confidence level can't be updated or falsified later — it just becomes received wisdom. Use this format for entries in the hypotheses log, interview findings, and any other page making a factual claim.