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Cultural Aspects of Forest Use, Management and Conservation
Kulturelle Aspekte der Walderhaltung und der Waldnutzung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:18
Objective
Documentation and analysis of culture specific perceptions and values of trees, forests and the environment in or-der to enhance awareness with regard to perceptions and use of nature and renewable natural resources.
Content
Based on an account of the historical foundations and development of the rationale and culture of forest use and management, themes such as the various forest functions are analysed from the cultural science's perspective. Furthermore, several examples of tree and forest management in non-European cultures are presented and dis-cussed in these contexts.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be distributed in the respective lectures.
Literature
Recommended preparatory reading: - Harrison, R.P., Forests. The Shadow of Civilization. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago & London, 1992
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Kulturelle Aspekte der Walderhaltung und der Waldnutzung
Mo alle 14 Tage
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2 h weekly |