Papel das florestas sagradas para as comunidades locais: uma abordagem geral

Abstract

This work in the form of a monograph, based on a literature review, summarizes the different points of view of several authors on the protection of sacred forests that have a special management model, based on local cultures and traditions and that have a great importance in conservation of biodiversity. Several aspects are addressed in this work, such as the conceptualization of Sacred Forests, taking into account the principles of their establishment, the characterization of these forests, from sizes, reasons for their establishment, community participation, the threats that Sacred Forests currently suffer and some aspects related to biodiversity conservation. Sacred forests have been part of human life in many places since ancient times and are places recognized by the local population as having special religious and spiritual value. Access to these places is generally restricted by taboos, myths and management codes to particular activities and some community members. However, its conservation status has been valued by conservation agencies, governmental, non-governmental and others interested in the subject, due to its importance as a reservoir of biological diversity, preserving unique species of flora and fauna, recommending this management model for forests that are still reborn in the territory(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)