A critical perspective on the concept of biocultural diversity and its emerging role in nature and heritage conservation

ROTHERHAM, Ian and BRIDGEWATER, Peter (2019). A critical perspective on the concept of biocultural diversity and its emerging role in nature and heritage conservation. People and Nature.

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Abstract

The continuing losses of biodiversity around the world remain problematic for nature conservation. A fundamental issue that has triggered debates in nature conservation is the relationship between human culture, heritage and history, and nature expressed as ecology or biodiversity. Traditionally, nature conservation has been pursued separately from aspects of cultural heritage; a situation which seems perplexing when we consider the importance of traditional management in the maintenance of biodiversity in many areas now “protected” for nature. To address these broad issues, fundamental to future landscape sustainability, we need to have clear definitions of concepts and terms. This paper considers the historical development of the key concepts that frame biocultural diversity and the paradigms relating to biocultural assets or eco-cultural landscapes. This is pertinent to both researchers and to practitioners or policymakers, and we suggest ways biocultural diversity can improve global conservation efforts.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10040
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2019 09:26
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 00:47
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24718

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