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Ou Xiaoku - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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conserving the Sacred medicine mountains a vegetation analysis of tibetan Sacred Sites in northwest yunnan
Biodiversity and Conservation, 2005Co-Authors: Danica M Anderso, Ja Salick, Robe K Moseley, Ou XiaokuAbstract:Mount Kawa Karpo of the Menri ('Medicine Mountains' in Tibetan), in the eastern Himalayas, is one of the most Sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists. Numerous Sacred Sites are found between 1900 and 4000 m, and at higher elevations the area as a whole is considered a Sacred landscape. Religious beliefs may affect the ecology of these Sacred areas, resulting in unique ecological characteristics of importance to conservation; recent studies have demonstrated that Sacred areas can often play a major role in conservation. The goal of this study is to preliminarily analyze the vegetation of Sacred areas in the Menri region using existing vegetation maps and a Geographical Information System (GIS) for remote assessment. Sacred Sites are compared to random points in the landscape, in terms of: elevation, vegetation, and nearness to villages; species composition, diversity, and richness; and frequency of useful and endemic plant species. Detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) ordination reveals that Sacred Sites differ significantly in both useful species composition (p=0.034) and endemic species composition (p=0.045). Sacred Sites are located at lower elevations, and closer to villages, than randomly selected, non-Sacred Sites (p 4000 m) areas of the mountain - a Sacred landscape - are found to have significantly more endemics than low-elevation areas (p<0.0001). These findings represent an initial analysis of Sacred Sites and suggest that Sacred Sites in the Menri region may be ecologically and ethnobotanically unique.
Fang Zhendong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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tibetan Sacred Sites conserve old growth trees and cover in the eastern himalayas
Biodiversity and Conservation, 2007Co-Authors: Jan Salick, Anthony S Amend, Danica M Anderson, Kurt Hoffmeister, Bee Gunn, Fang ZhendongAbstract:Khawa Karpo, in the eastern Himalayas, is a mountain considered Sacred throughout Tibet, and is internationally recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot. Numerous areas within this landscape are considered 'Sacred' by the indigenous Tibetans of the region, who interact with these Sites in ways potentially beneficial to conservation. Our previous remote sensing study indicated that Sacred Sites are found in habitats with greater species richness, diversity, and endemism than randomly selected non-Sacred Sites. This study examines the role of sanctity in biodiversity conservation within habitats in the Khawa Karpo region by pairing plots within the same habitats in Sacred and non-Sacred areas. Understory richness, diversity, cover, and number of useful species are measured; for trees, richness, diversity, cover, and density are measured. Results indicate that within habitats sanctity does not affect understory plant communities; however, within Sacred areas trees are larger ( p = 0.003) and forests have greater cover ( p = 0.003) than non-Sacred areas. Our results indicate that, whereas placement of Sacred areas and preservation of vegetation cover affects useful plants, biodiversity and endemism, within habitats Sacred Sites preserve old growth trees and forest structure. In sum, Tibetan Sacred Sites are ecologically unique and important for conservation on varying scales of landscape, community, and species. Abbreviations: GIS - geographical information systems; dbh - diameter at breast height
Takamitsu Jimura - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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world heritage site management a case study of Sacred Sites and pilgrimage routes in the kii mountain range japan
Journal of Heritage Tourism, 2016Co-Authors: Takamitsu JimuraAbstract:ABSTRACTThis research examines three themes: heritage management and conservation activities, local communities and tourism development in Kii World Heritage Site (WHS) after WHS designation. Kii is a cultural WHS having links with Japanese religions and consisting of shrines, temples and pilgrimage routes. This study inductively and qualitatively examines these three themes. Overall, the current status of Kii WHS is satisfactory. Local people, tourists/visitors and experts are all actively involved in heritage management and conservation activities. WHS listing seems to have enhanced local identity, increased local people's pride in their culture and place of residence, and triggered a revitalisation of local culture. Moreover, tourism's negative impacts appear to be minimal, despite an increase in the number of visitors since UNESCO inscription. There are a few issues to be improved, which derive mainly from a lack of understanding of WHS status or conflicts between heritage management/tourism and relig...
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cultural world heritage site management a case study of Sacred Sites and pilgrimage routes in the kii mountain range
2014Co-Authors: Takamitsu JimuraAbstract:The research aims to examine (1) heritage management and conservation activities, (2) local communities and (3) tourism development in WHS Kii after its WHS listing. Primary data was collected though the visits to WHS Kii, observations of/ad hoc small interviews with stakeholders in the local communities, and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. According to the findings, overall diverse positive changes are confirmed in relation to the above-mentioned three fields. After its WHS inscription, for instance, people’s awareness of conservation of WHS Kii has been raised and the actual level of conservation of the WHS has also been enhanced. People from outside WHS Kii as well as local people have been involved in the conservation of the WHS and tourism in the WHS. Local people have a higher level of pride in their living place thanks to its WHS designation. The number of overseas tourists has also increased after WHS listing.
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the impacts of world heritage site designation Sacred Sites and pilgrimage routes in the kii mountain range
2014Co-Authors: Takamitsu JimuraAbstract:This research aims to investigate the impact of World Heritage Site (WHS) designation on the area designated as “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”, Japan. The research adopts qualitative approach to explore detailed issues related to the impacts of WHS designation on heritage management and conservation, local communities, and tourism. Primary data was collected though the visits to the WHS, observation of and ad hoc small interviews with people in the host side of tourism, and scheduled in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the host side of tourism. The initial findings show that the WHS designation has positive impacts on tourism and local communities in the WHS. For instance, the level of conservation of the WHS, the level of pride of local people in their living place, and the number of overseas tourists have also increased since its WHS designation in 2004.
Fabrizio Frascaroli - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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catholicism and conservation the potential of Sacred natural Sites for biodiversity management in central italy
Human Ecology, 2013Co-Authors: Fabrizio FrascaroliAbstract:The connection between religion, nature and conservation has become a prominent topic among scholars and conservation practitioners. Numerous studies have shown that spiritual beliefs have contributed to preserving important biodiversity in Sacred areas around the world. In Western contexts, however, that link has been underexplored, perhaps due to a common view of Christianity as anti-naturalistic. Here, I rely on a literature review and first-hand observations to identify patterns and trends characterizing Catholic Sacred Sites in Central Italy. I show that a high proportion of the Sites are located in natural areas, and that some types of Sites and strands of Catholicism are associated with natural settings more frequently than others. Further, these natural Sacred Sites often display ecological features that highlight their important conservation role. Greater awareness and consideration of local spiritual heritages are recommended to guarantee more effective and integrated management of the Sites.
Danica M Anderso - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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conserving the Sacred medicine mountains a vegetation analysis of tibetan Sacred Sites in northwest yunnan
Biodiversity and Conservation, 2005Co-Authors: Danica M Anderso, Ja Salick, Robe K Moseley, Ou XiaokuAbstract:Mount Kawa Karpo of the Menri ('Medicine Mountains' in Tibetan), in the eastern Himalayas, is one of the most Sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists. Numerous Sacred Sites are found between 1900 and 4000 m, and at higher elevations the area as a whole is considered a Sacred landscape. Religious beliefs may affect the ecology of these Sacred areas, resulting in unique ecological characteristics of importance to conservation; recent studies have demonstrated that Sacred areas can often play a major role in conservation. The goal of this study is to preliminarily analyze the vegetation of Sacred areas in the Menri region using existing vegetation maps and a Geographical Information System (GIS) for remote assessment. Sacred Sites are compared to random points in the landscape, in terms of: elevation, vegetation, and nearness to villages; species composition, diversity, and richness; and frequency of useful and endemic plant species. Detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) ordination reveals that Sacred Sites differ significantly in both useful species composition (p=0.034) and endemic species composition (p=0.045). Sacred Sites are located at lower elevations, and closer to villages, than randomly selected, non-Sacred Sites (p 4000 m) areas of the mountain - a Sacred landscape - are found to have significantly more endemics than low-elevation areas (p<0.0001). These findings represent an initial analysis of Sacred Sites and suggest that Sacred Sites in the Menri region may be ecologically and ethnobotanically unique.
