What is sacred in sacred natural sites? A literature review from a conservation lens
Jaime Tatay, Amparo Merino
Abstract
Sacred natural sites (SNS) are valuable biocultural hotspots and important areas for nature conservation. They are attracting a growing attention in academic, management, and political fora. The relevance and implications of the sacred nature of these sites for the multiple actors involved in their management is widely acknowledged. However, the complexities and ambiguities surrounding the notion of
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Natural (archaeology)Environmental ethicsRelevance (law)PoliticsGeographyNature ConservationEnvironmental resource managementSociologyHistoryPolitical scienceArchaeologyEcologyPhilosophyLawBiologyEnvironmental scienceConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementEnvironmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and BeyondGeographies of human-animal interactions