# Sacred Species and Sites, Vol. 1

By **Gloria Pungetti, Gonzalo Oviedo, Della Hooke**

- ISBN-13: 9780521125758
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 500
- Published: 19 Jul 2012
- Language: en
- Price: £33.60 (new)
- Categories: Nature, Animals, Nature & Ecology, Science, Religious aspects, Human ecology, PLANTS, Effect of human beings on, Sacred space, the, Conservation of natural resources, Biodiversity conservation, Holy

## About this book

Sacred Species and Sites: Advances in Biocultural Conservation, Volume 1, examines the profound connection between biological diversity and cultural heritage. This science text explores how ethical, spiritual, and cultural values influence nature conservation. By analyzing sacred landscapes, plants, and animals, the book demonstrates the intersection of spiritual traditions and biodiversity conservation.

The work integrates human ecology and the religious aspects of sacred space through global case studies and theoretical frameworks. It addresses the effect of human beings on nature and provides practical guidelines for integrating biocultural values into policy and management. This volume serves as a comprehensive resource for those studying the conservation of natural resources, ecology, and the preservation of holy sites.

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