Ahmad Bazgir; Pourhashemi Mehdi
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Human from the past to the present in many ways to survive and improve their quality of life are dependent on plants of different ways. Ethnobotany .The aim of this study is to comprehensively study the Ethnobotany of wild plants in Bestam region in Lorestan province from the Zagros forest. The human ...
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Human from the past to the present in many ways to survive and improve their quality of life are dependent on plants of different ways. Ethnobotany .The aim of this study is to comprehensively study the Ethnobotany of wild plants in Bestam region in Lorestan province from the Zagros forest. The human community studied in this study is the residents of Cheshmeh Bid and Cheshmeh Saleh villages of Selseleh County in Lorestan province. The research method used in this ethnobotany study was ethnography method. Data collection tools included direct observation, participant observation, and semi-structured interviews. The results show that 119 plant species belonging to 41 plant families have been identified by the villagers. The results show that 119 plant species belonging to 41 plant families have been identified by informants. The results indicate that the knowledge and application of plants has been very diverse. Knowledge and uses include 58 species (48.7%) for edible use, 42 species (35.3%) for fodder use, 32 species (26.9%) for medicinal use and 16 species (16.8%) for tools and handicrafts have been used. The study demonstrated the knowledge and application of a variety of plants that generally provide the security of livelihood and their health.
ahmad bazgir; Manochehr Namiraniyan Manochehr Namiraniyan; mohammad avatefi
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Abstract The dominant tree species in forests of Lorestan province are Manna oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.), and local community has used this species in different cases. During the time, these uses have led to significant relation among local people and the forest. The relation is often based on experiences ...
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Abstract The dominant tree species in forests of Lorestan province are Manna oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.), and local community has used this species in different cases. During the time, these uses have led to significant relation among local people and the forest. The relation is often based on experiences and largely practical. The relation enables the communities to meet their needs in various aspects of life during the time. This study has demonstrated the tangible uses of Manna oak in local community in the Ceshmehali village of the Kakasharaf region of Khorramabad county, Lorestan province. The research method was ethnography and applying semi structured, non-structured interviews and participatory observation. Also Meter and Diameter tape were used for quantitative measurements. Actual uses were classified in 7 categories, Including: food, construction, medicine, handicraft, livestock, fuel, and agricultural uses. In some of the categories the amount of uses declined; and in others, such as livestock and fuel uses remained considerable.
