Leila Liriaei; Mohammad Avatefi Hemmat; Ali Jahani
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Ethnozoology is the study of human groups' interaction and fauna, the role of animals in people’s lives, and related beliefs that have shaped human culture. This knowledge includes the system of nomenclature for animals, describing human-animal interactions, identifying animal food habits, reproduction ...
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Ethnozoology is the study of human groups' interaction and fauna, the role of animals in people’s lives, and related beliefs that have shaped human culture. This knowledge includes the system of nomenclature for animals, describing human-animal interactions, identifying animal food habits, reproduction and habitats, animal diseases and treating, protecting humans from animal attacks, uses of animals for medicinal, food, ornamental, religious, and spiritual purposes, and finally is using this body of knowledge for conservation purposes. This paper introduces ethnozoology as a subdivision of ethnobiology and elaborates on it by using written Persian heritages such as pigeon lofts and manuscripts on the subject of falconry or BAZ-NAMAH, new domestic researches, and examples of international studies in the field of ethnozoology. Examples of the ethnozoological knowledge of the adjacent communities to the Oshtorankuh protected area, Lorestan Province, related to partridges, porcupines, and brown bears have been described. All three species are hunted by local communities. The gallbladder is a widely used organ of these species for various purposes including pain relief, disease treatment, and ritual and spiritual. The findings show ethnozoological studies could assist wildlife management practices at the local level and illustrate causes of wildlife-human conflicts which help in wildlife conservation
bagher khaleghi
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Traditional knowledge is a part of the unique culture of each territory for environmental compliance, that has been achieved through experience and has become part of the social and productive culture of that society. Ethnobotany is the best possible way to study people's awareness of the numerous uses ...
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Traditional knowledge is a part of the unique culture of each territory for environmental compliance, that has been achieved through experience and has become part of the social and productive culture of that society. Ethnobotany is the best possible way to study people's awareness of the numerous uses of plants. This study examined the traditional ecological knowledge of local people on herbaceous and shrub plants that took place in forest villages of Arasbaran area, northwestern Iran. The human population studied in this research were villagers of Mishepareh, rural district located in Kaleybar County and west Manjovan, rural district located in Khodaafrin County of eastern Azarbayjan. In this study, we used qualitative data collection techniques such as unstructured interviews, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. In total, 46 herbaceous and shrub species were detected with traditional medicinal uses. Local people's knowledge about medicinal plants includes ways to use, medicinal uses, proper harvest season, local distribution, processing methods and special parts used. In general, people in the study area have a rich knowledge in this field and ethno-botanist researchers are in need to record these treasures and prevent their loss and forgetfulness.
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.
