期刊
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
卷 105, 期 -, 页码 83-90出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2019.05.019
关键词
Conservation; Forest; Indigenous knowledge; Resources; Wildlife
Forest and wildlife resources are indispensable for the provision of ecosystem goods and services; as well as spiritual and cultural values in rural areas. In most unprotected areas, these resources are increasingly under threat prompting indigenous communities to apply their local knowledge in an effort to conserve them. Therefore, this study documents how the Nharira community of Chikomba district, Zimbabwe is using indigenous knowledge to conserve forest and wildlife resources. Qualitative methods involving interviews and focus group discussions with villagers were used to gather data. The participants were purposively selected by the traditional leaders on the basis of their rich indigenous knowledge and participation in cultural ceremonies and rituals. The study found wide use of (a) customary rules and regulations, (b) customs and rituals, (c) taboos and totems, and (d) metaphors and proverbs applied in forest and wildlife resource conservation. These forms of indigenous knowledge constitute the social and religious values of the Nharira community that are used in conserving the human-environment system.
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