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1. 1. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
   Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

   Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

3. 2. Importance of teaching and practices of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in forest biodiversity conservation : implications for national conservation policy

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Abate Gobena; [2018]
   Keywords : forest conservation; church forests; teaching and practices; conservation policy;

   Abstract : In Ethiopia, natural forests and woodlands cover only 12.3 million hectares, of which the remaining closed natural forests are 4.12 million hectares or 3.37%. READ MORE