Eco-cultural synergy
Exploring the links between native trees, rituals, and conservation in Guji Society, Southern Ethiopia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5296738 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gemeda Odo Roba (0000-0001-7630-9651) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 66-66 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1746-4269 • E-ISSN: 1746-4269 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13002-025-00783-3 |
| PMID | 41053773 |
| OpenAlex | W4414862157 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
The culturally constructed and symbolically validated connections between rituals and trees-forming an eco-cultural synergy-serve as a testament to a society's harmonious relationship with nature, where local belief systems and ecology coalesce into sustainable coexistence. Preserving these links underpins the conservation of trees as biocultural diversity hotspots and sustains cultural practices. Thus, there should be implementation of integrated conservation measures that address both ecological and cultural dimensions of native trees. This approach should prioritize community engagement, policy reinforcement, and sustainable practices to preserve the biocultural diversity of Guji society against the pressures of modernity
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